District

Tumwater School District

WATumwater, WashingtonThurston County

Contact & Location

621 Linwood Avenue Southwest, Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 709-7000

Enrollment & Schools

14
Total Schools
6,451
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary
Schools
6
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
2
Middle Schools
High
Schools
6
High Schools

Rating Distribution

325%
Below Average
650%
Average
325%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
14
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
6

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
66%
Hispanic / Latino
16%
Two or More Races
11%
Asian
3%
Black / African American
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

36%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
50%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.1
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1133
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
57%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
9%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
25% (3)
Average
50% (6)
Above Average
25% (3)

Tumwater School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Tumwater Privilege Pie Course

Alleged incident in Tumwater School District · Washington

A school district mandated a training course for teachers that included an exercise called "Privilege Pie." This activity required staff to identify their level of privilege based on factors like race and gender. Some educators found the content inappropriate and felt uncomfortable expressing their views.

Occurred on September 21, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Districts challenge state gender mandates

Alleged incident in Tumwater School District · Washington

Several school districts in Washington are challenging state mandates regarding transgender policies. These policies include allowing males in female sports and concealing students' gender identity from parents. Districts face a dilemma between state and federal funding requirements.

Occurred on April 4, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 14 schools in Tumwater School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 2, 2026