Very Good
#582 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 26% in state
Michael T Simmons Elementary
Elementary School · Tumwater School District · Tumwater, WA
A Tumwater School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1205 2nd Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
- Math 57% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Michael T Simmons Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Michael T Simmons Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tumwater), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,738
Median home value
$438,800
Median rent
$1,655/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Peter G Schmidt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Beach SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–11 | 1.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tumwater School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Michael T Simmons Elementary is listed in Tumwater School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michael T Simmons Elementary
Michael T Simmons Elementary is a public elementary school in Tumwater, WA, part of Tumwater School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michael T Simmons Elementary
What grades does Michael T Simmons Elementary serve?
Michael T Simmons Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Michael T Simmons Elementary?
Michael T Simmons Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael T Simmons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael T Simmons Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michael T Simmons Elementary rank in WA?
Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks #582 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Michael T Simmons Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Michael T Simmons Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Michael T Simmons Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michael T Simmons Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Michael T Simmons Elementary a charter school?
No, Michael T Simmons Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michael T Simmons Elementary a Title I school?
No, Michael T Simmons Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michael T Simmons Elementary?
39.4% of students at Michael T Simmons Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (360) 709-7100
- Area population (ZIP 98512)
- 31,291
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98512; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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