Michael T Simmons Elementary School
Tumwater, WA 98512
Phone: (360) 709-7100
District: Tumwater School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-6 • 701 students • 16 students per teacher
Tumwater's Michael T Simmons Elementary School serves grades PK-6 in the Tumwater School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Michael T Simmons Elementary School is a public school in the Tumwater School District located in Tumwater, WA. The principal of Michael T Simmons Elementary School is Shannon Leatherwood. As of 2014, the students are 70.6% White, non-Hispanic; 11.1% Hispanic; 10.6% Multiracial; 3.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.3% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 41.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at Michael T Simmons Elementary School is 16:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 70.6% | 75.9% | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 9.7% | 21.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3.4% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 2.6% | 7.2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 41.5% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 1.4% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 14 mi | |
| 4 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 14.2 mi | |
| 5 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 21.2 mi | |
| 6 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 23.3 mi | |
| 7 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 26.9 mi | |
| 8 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 28.1 mi | |
| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 28.8 mi | |
| 10 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 29.1 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 30 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 35.8 mi | |
| 13 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 36.4 mi | |
| 14 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 40.4 mi | |
| 15 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 41.4 mi | |
| 16 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 41.8 mi | |
| 17 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 43.6 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 44.1 mi | |
| 19 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 46.1 mi | |
| 20 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 47.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 4 mi | |
| 2 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 39.1 mi | |
| 3 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 45.3 mi | |
| 4 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 45.3 mi | |
| 5 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 46.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | 17.3 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 21.2 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 40.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 48.5 mi. |
