Tumwater Middle School

Tumwater Middle School serves 976 students in grades 6-8 in Portland's Washington County, earning recognition as one of Oregon's higher-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking 213th out of 1,231 schools statewide, the school places in the 83rd percentile for academic achievement across Oregon. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 70% of students achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and 64% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to educational excellence, supported by 42 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a student-teacher ratio of 23.2 to 1. Tumwater Middle School benefits from its location in an affluent and highly educated community. The surrounding 97229 ZIP code area has a median household income of $150,580 and a median home value of $690,400, with 68% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of 4.6% among the area's 74,755 residents contributes to a stable learning environment. The school operates as a regular public institution within a small city setting, providing students with both educational opportunities and community resources that support their academic and personal development.

The student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Middle School is 23.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.