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Tumwater Middle School

Tumwater, WA 98512

Phone: (360) 709-7500
District: Tumwater School District

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public • Grades 6,7,8 • 632 students

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

Tumwater Middle School is a public school located in Tumwater, WA. 632 students attend Tumwater Middle School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	8/10	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: January 24, 2026

In my opinion, this is a really great school. The staff members are really friendly, they are always willing to help anyone at school. The school offers a variety of electives and other activities. All of the students are all really nice. I just love this school. It is the best. I highly recommend this school.

Posted: October 27, 2025

as a student, amazing school, bad students, its nice, rough around the edges, but they help people alot, though a tad greedy.

Posted: October 27, 2025

Posted: February 3, 2025

Over paid staff with below average students. This is the worst school in the Tumwater district. The new principal is so loud without saying anything, the office staff cant even bother to smile (I think their face will crack). The test scores speak for themselves. 8th graders will not be prepared for high school, these teachers hand out packets and collect a check. They spend more time trying to control the parking lot than they do a curriculum. Im so happy I only have 4 1/2 months left dealing with TMS.

Posted: November 21, 2023

I am so impressed with the dedication of these teachers. They go above and beyond for their students, and it is sincere. The staff is all very kind.

Posted: November 21, 2023

Posted: August 30, 2019

Most teachers dont give out daily homework so that student can come to them during school if they are confused. If the class as a whole isnt grasping the concept theyre learning, teachers will make sure to give homework to help with that.

Posted: August 30, 2019

There are programs students can get involved in to build character, and even a class that most students are required to take. Theres assemblies every few weeks and in the assemblies they strongly promote respect, integrity, and empathy. Even better yet, the student in the leadership class run and plan the assemblies.

Posted: August 30, 2019

They have multiple leadership programs such as Character Strong, Yearbook, Leadership (as a class) and ASB which improves students ability to lead and help others.

Posted: August 30, 2019

There is room for improvement but every semester counselors hold a presentation, on how to help others getting bullied and how to help yourself if you happen to be the one in the situation. They have forms you can fill out in the office that are confidential if you need to report anything of the sort as well.

Posted: August 30, 2019

It has been fantastic. The teachers are absolutely phenomenal, and are willing to help anyone no matter who it is. The staff are incredible, and the programs they offer are amazing. They help to build character and leadership skills, and help you become a better person.

Posted: April 10, 2019

Bad programs need to be improved. I suggest the school has a better program on bullying on social media

Posted: April 10, 2019

Posted: March 14, 2018

As we near the end of my child's fist year at TMS, I am reflecting on how good the transition to middle school has been. I see the teachers and administrators and support staff making a great effort to make sure kids are noticed, included, and supported. We're grateful for the way our child is thriving in this school.

Posted: March 24, 2012

Ok this is an average school with really great teachers.... But the principal Mr. Wilcox is not even close to being a good principal. He has the worst relationship with the students. My child will come home from school some days talking about how bad the principal is and how none of his peers like Mr. Wilcox.

Posted: February 11, 2011

This school is terrible. There is a complete lack of communication between the parents and the the school. Impossible to join extra-curriculum activities.

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