Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: (360) 596-7600
District: Olympia School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 493 students
Thurgood Marshall 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 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is a public school located in Olympia, WA. 493 students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | 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. |
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I am a student in the Csi program and overall its a good school, good principal, but i do have problems with some teachers who have favorite students, and have exposed my grade infront of the class, i have almost cried multiple times and glad to be out of her class
Posted: November 12, 2024
Our son is in CSI at Marshall and it is the best thing thats happened. He always loved school but to have him say he loves middle school even more than elementary is unheard of. He has friends at other middle schools and they are so unhappy but he feels completely opposite. All schools should have a Citizens science option. It is such an incredible program. The principal is absolutely amazing. So present walking around all the time and always speaking to all the kids. Theres no bullying and if there is its dealt with quickly. It is just such a wonderful school and we are so lucky our son is there. Great school great teachers great environment. Five stars all the way around
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Posted: March 10, 2022
this school is very good for your kid to go to.
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Posted: November 14, 2017
Homework is typical for this age and meets expectations.
Posted: November 14, 2017
Majority of the teachers are friendly, nice, and helpful. The staff isn't mind-blowing, but they definitely get the job done.
Posted: November 14, 2017
Standard strategies for developing character. I loved my experience at this school, and I did believe that teachers cared about integrity, compassion, and respect.
Posted: November 14, 2017
Principals and vice-principles are okay and friendly enough. Not mind-blowing, but adequate.
Posted: November 14, 2017
Diversity was good, however, I have little to no experience with how this school handles learning disabilities.
Posted: November 14, 2017
Standard assemblies and programs about not bullying. I did not experience any bullying while attending this school.
Posted: November 14, 2017
Overall, I believe Marshall is a great environment for students. There are many opportunities for extra curricular activities and for students to be involved. I felt safe while on campus.
Posted: June 16, 2014
My daughter had a positive, safe, and well rounded experience at Marshall. Students were very accountable for behavior and academics, and my daughter made nice gains socially and academically here.
Posted: June 9, 2013
My kids have had great experiences at the school, both socially and academically. There are a couple of teachers who should have chosen another profession, but the majority of them are caring, creative, and devoted to the kids.
Posted: May 22, 2013
I like the principal, but he seems to be either unable to control his teachers, or has his hands tied by the district or union, because SEVERAL of the teachers there are REALLY bad, including one who was suspended for saying the "f" word to a student! I would also stay away from the parent group. The president seems to run it with the intention of benefiting her kids, and has special interests that are NOT in the best interests of the kids in the school. If you are lucky, your kid will get good teachers; if not, good luck. That, however, seems to be true of all the schools in the district. Each principal seems to run their schools like their own private fiefdom, with absolute power. Not a great idea for a district that calls itself "world class;" if they cannot guarantee consistency in instruction, discipline, etc., they are redundant.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 6.6 mi | |
| 2 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 6.9 mi | |
| 3 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 14.6 mi | |
| 4 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 17.3 mi | |
| 5 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 20.9 mi | |
| 6 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 22.3 mi | |
| 7 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 25.9 mi | |
| 8 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 27.4 mi | |
| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 30.1 mi | |
| 10 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 30.3 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 31.5 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 32.8 mi | |
| 13 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 33.4 mi | |
| 14 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 37.2 mi | |
| 15 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 38.5 mi | |
| 16 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 38.6 mi | |
| 17 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 40.3 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 41.1 mi | |
| 19 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 42.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 6.9 mi | |
| 2 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 36.2 mi | |
| 3 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 42 mi | |
| 4 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 42.3 mi | |
| 5 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 43.9 mi | |
| 6 | Ridgetop | Silverdale | WA | 44.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | 18.4 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 21.8 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 37.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 46.4 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 46.6 mi. |
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