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#1114 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 50% in state
New Market High School
High School · Tumwater School District · Tumwater, WA
A Tumwater School District high school serving grades 10th – 12th.
7299 New Market Street SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 75% proficient (2016)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at New Market High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 8-year record (2009–2016).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 9 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Market High School 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$95,695
Median home value
$485,200
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 8–12 | 0.0 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| New Market Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Tumwater High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,139 | Compare → |
| Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 11–12 | 0.8 mi | 344 | 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.
Tumwater School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 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
New Market High School is listed in Tumwater School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Market High School
New Market High School is a public high school in Tumwater, WA, part of Tumwater School District, serving approximately 55 students in grades 10th-12th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Market High School
What grades does New Market High School serve?
New Market High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend New Market High School?
New Market High School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Market High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Market High School is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Market High School rank in WA?
New Market High School ranks #1,114 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is New Market High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Market High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 New Market High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Market High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is New Market High School a charter school?
No, New Market High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Market High School a Title I school?
No, New Market High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Market High School?
40.0% of students at New Market High School 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Phone
- (360) 570-4500
- Area population (ZIP 98501)
- 46,937
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98501; 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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