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New Market Skills Center
High School · Tumwater School District
7299 New Market Street, Tumwater, WA 98501
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Grades
11th – 12th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Grades
11th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About New Market Skills Center
New Market Skills Center is a public high school in Tumwater, WA, part of the Tumwater School District. The school serves approximately 13 students in grades 11th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.3:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $95,695, where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 13 students, New Market Skills Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4.3:1, New Market Skills Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Address
- 7299 New Market Street, Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 570-4500
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
7299 New Market Street, Tumwater, WA 98501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Market Skills Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cascadia High School (rated 5.7/10). Another option is New Market High School (rated 5.2/10). Additionally, Olympia High School (rated 4.9/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Olympia). For more schools in Tumwater, see our Tumwater schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cascadia High School Tumwater | 0.0 mi | 5.7 |
| New Market High School Tumwater | 0.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Tumwater High School Tumwater | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight Tumwater | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary Tumwater | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement Program Tumwater | 0.8 mi | — |
| Tumwater Middle School Tumwater | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| George Bush Middle School Tumwater | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Michael T Simmons Elementary Tumwater | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| A G West Black Hills High School Tumwater | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Tumwater Hill Elementary Tumwater | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E Tumwater | 2.7 mi | — |
| Olympia High School Olympia | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| SUNRISE BEACH SCHOOL Olympia | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Olympia | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Pioneer Elementary School Olympia | 3.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Black Lake Elementary Olympia | 2.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Centennial Elementary Olympia | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Olympia | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Washington Middle School Olympia | 3.4 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,695
Median Home Value
$485,200
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
Population
46,937
College Educated
47.7%
Homeownership
60.7%
Avg Commute
21.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
39.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding New Market Skills Center has a median household income of $95,695. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $485,200, with a median rent of $1,600/month. The local poverty rate of 7.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| Blaine Re-Engagement Blaine, WA | — |
| Brewster Alternative School Brewster, WA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Market Skills Center
What grades does New Market Skills Center serve?
New Market Skills Center serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend New Market Skills Center?
New Market Skills Center has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Market Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at New Market Skills Center is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is New Market Skills Center a charter school?
No, New Market Skills Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Market Skills Center a Title I school?
No, New Market Skills Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Market Skills Center?
23.1% of students at New Market Skills Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,278/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Tumwater). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 23.1%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Phone
- (360) 570-4500
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Tumwater School District- District Enrollment
- 6,282
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,374
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