Thurgood Marshall Middle School

469 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Middle School is a public school located in Olympia, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Olympia School District, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to help students transition from elementary education to the more complex demands of high school, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational skills across core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. Thurgood Marshall offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which aim to help students explore their interests and build lasting connections with their peers. The school community is generally recognized for its focus on inclusivity and support, striving to provide a welcoming atmosphere for a diverse student body while maintaining a commitment to preparing students for future success in the Olympia community and beyond.

469

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	73
Black	24
Asian	37
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
253 (56.5%)
Hispanic
73 (16.3%)
Two or More
55 (12.3%)
Asian
37 (8.3%)
Black
24 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-7600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	158
Grade 7	179
Grade 8	132

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	40.7%
Male	257	54.8%
Not Specified	21	4.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th