Washington Middle School

Olympia, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 596-3000
District: Olympia School District

8

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades 6,7,8 • 711 students

Washington Middle School, a public school located in Olympia, WA, serves grades 6-8 in the Olympia School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Washington Middle School is a public school located in Olympia, WA. 711 students attend Washington Middle School.

School Ratings

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Test Scores 9/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Student Growth 7/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Posted: May 24, 2022

Best middle school around! I’ve had multiple kids here and they’ve all had great experiences!

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Posted: December 2, 2021

The teachers in this school made no effort to make my daughter feel comfortable at this school. My daughter loves school and tried really hard to connect with her teachers and they were so cold and rude to her! They don’t communicate with parents at all. Most of my emails to her teachers went unanswered. We have sense changed to St Michaels and my daughter couldn’t be happier.

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Posted: August 28, 2020

Very bad. The vice-principal needs to shape up.

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Posted: August 28, 2020

I have witnessed at least 3 people being bullied with no further action take upon them.

Posted: May 30, 2018

My sixth grader has a brief math or science assignment most nights, plus independent reading and occasional social studies notes. My eighth grader has more of everything. It's not a huge homework load but gradually increases over time with occasional busy times.

Posted: May 30, 2018

Posted: May 30, 2018

The school emphasizes character and I'd say overall is a safe and supportive environment. I recently attended a combined band-orchestra-choir concert at which the entire student body was present (850 kids) and they were for the most part respectful and attentive in a somewhat hot and crowded environment.

Posted: May 30, 2018

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Posted: May 30, 2018

I'm unaware of bullying problems at the school. They work hard to emphasize a culture of kindness.

Posted: May 30, 2018

I have two students at WMS right now, in 6th and 8th grades. They've both had a positive experience (thus far). When I have reached out to teachers or the principal with questions I have found them responsive and helpful. This is a school with overall nice kids, good teachers, and a positive learning environment.

Posted: March 15, 2017

Posted: March 15, 2017

I think most of the 7th and 8th grade students at this school are respectful of us 6th graders and respectful to all the staff.

Posted: March 15, 2017

All the staff at this school are supportive and kind. They will never try to tell you your wrong or put you down. w.m.s is a great place to be.

Posted: March 15, 2017

The homework at w.m.s is easy and fun most times. i love the fun writing assignments i get in language arts!

Posted: March 15, 2017

All the staff and for that matter students are very friendly and nice. I love my education and learning experience here a w.m.s

Posted: May 13, 2016

The principal seems only interested in doing the minimum. Olympia school district identified many highly capable students but the principal doesn't want to implement a single program to help these students to excel. All he concerns is to keep everyone ordinary. School districts announced programs before the new school year but when the school year start in fall 2015, all the promises were gone and not a single word to explain it! Terrible!

Posted: May 13, 2016

some teachers are good, others are not. When I came to the parents meeting, math teach told me that "your son is doing great!" then nothing more to tell me. Sounds good? but I want to know how he learns, how to improve? My son is a big reader, but language art teacher struggle to tell me why he doesn't get good performance and grade in class.

Posted: May 13, 2016

My son can finish most home work in 10 minutes. Sure, light and easy, but without review and necessary amount of homework, do they learn solidly?

Posted: May 13, 2016

Posted: August 18, 2014

Two kids currently attending (have since 2012) - no issues. Strong academic environment. Kids do not report bullying. Clean facilities. Teachers teach....but kids will do as well as their parents invest in them. We are in the military and have lived all over the country and world - this is a good school. If looking to move to Olympia, this is were I'd start.

Posted: June 3, 2013

Students are well-behaved and respectful to others. Teachers are diligent and sincere. Office people are helpful and kind.

Posted: April 17, 2011

It is pathetic. Let me count the ways: 1- more focused on their social life then academic. 2-teachers are unaware o f what to do. 3- unecesary rules and disciplinary actions. and MANY more...

Reviews provided by GreatSchools™

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Base Distance
Fort Lewis 15.1 mi.
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