Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E's student population of 15 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
53%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
27%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% WA state average).
How many students attend Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E?
15 students attend Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E?
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E offer ?
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E part of?
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E is part of Tumwater School District.
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