Best High Schools in 98503, WA

High schools
3
Students
4,320
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 98503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Thurston High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students

2. Timberline High School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students

3. River Ridge High School

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students

Best Middle Schools in 98503, WA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,997
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 98503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Komachin Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

2. Chinook Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 788 Students

3. Salish Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students

4. Nisqually Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 831 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 98503, WA

Elementary schools
14
Students
4,937
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 98503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lakes Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students

2. Horizons Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students

3. Evergreen Forest Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students

4. Woodland Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students

5. Seven Oaks Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

6. Lacey Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students

7. Chambers Prairie Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

8. Mountain View Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

9. Lydia Hawk Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students

10. Faith Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Faith Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 98503, WA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

98503, WA has a total population of 40,412 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 98503, WA

12,396

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98503, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

26.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98503, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98503, WA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,287 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 98503, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 98503, WA

How many schools are in 98503, WA?

98503, WA has 23 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,396 students in total.

How do schools in 98503 perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in 98503 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 98503 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98503?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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