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Best Schools in 98579, WA
98579, WA has 20 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,944 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 98579 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98579, WA
The top high schools in 98579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tumwater High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students
2. Tenino High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tenino School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
3. Centralia High School
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Centralia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
4. Adna Middle/high School
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Adna School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 385 Students
5. Oakville High School
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Oakville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students
6. Rochester High School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
7. H.e.a.r.t. High School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98579, WA
The top middle schools in 98579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Bush Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
2. Rochester Middle School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
3. Tenino Middle School
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
4. Centralia Middle School
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Centralia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 549 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98579, WA
The top elementary schools in 98579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adna School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
2. Littlerock Elementary School
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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
3. Grand Mound Elementary
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 499 Students
4. Tenino Elementary School
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 282 Students
5. Fords Prairie Elementary
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Centralia School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 448 Students
6. Oakview Elementary School
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Centralia School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 356 Students
7. Parkside Elementary
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Tenino School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 296 Students
8. Rochester Primary School
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Rochester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 522 Students
9. Oakville Elementary
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Oakville School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98579, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98579, WA has a total population of 13,649 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98579, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98579, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98579, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98579, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98579, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98579, WA
How many schools are in 98579, WA?
98579, WA has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,944 students in total.
How do schools in 98579 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 98579 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 98579 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98579?
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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