Michael T Simmons Elementary

Public K-5

 1205 2nd Avenue SW
       Tumwater, WA  98512


(360) 709-7100

District: Tumwater School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
349th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,261 Help


Students who attend Michael T Simmons Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tumwater Middle School
High:    A G West Black Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.0%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.1% Help


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Compare Details Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Tumwater School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Michael T Simmons Elementary is 14.5, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Tumwater School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Michael T Simmons Elementary is $17,261, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Tumwater School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Michael T Simmons Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Michael T Simmons Elementary 349th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Michael T Simmons Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
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White students:


Tumwater School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tumwater School District 73rd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Michael T Simmons Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.23 147th 1026 85.7%
2005 72.43 252nd 1031 75.6%
2006 74.72 213th 1051 79.7%
2007 84.08 114th 1069 89.3%
2008 78.31 169th 1067 84.2%
2009 77.64 176th 1072 83.6%
2010 76.84 196th 1088 82.0%
2011 75.31 213th 1092 80.5%
2012 74.58 233rd 1097 78.8%
2013 68.91 319th 1106 71.2%
2015 55.95 452nd 1067 57.6%
2016 56.03 466th 1053 55.7%
2017 60.16 424th 1056 59.8%
2018 77.91 218th 1054 79.3%
2019 78.39 227th 1130 79.9%
2021 63.11 375th 1107 66.1%
2022 68.23 340th 1169 70.9%
2023 67.70 349th 1169 70.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.73 28th 212 86.8%
2019 74.16 57th 303 81.2%
2022 31.78 183rd 252 27.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.30 147th 637 76.9%
2019 55.92 187th 566 67.0%
2021 39.80 104th 158 34.2%
2022 55.81 155th 478 67.6%
2023 29.73 237th 308 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.43 188th 835 77.5%
2019 81.44 79th 979 91.9%
2021 60.72 259th 854 69.7%
2022 74.79 150th 1019 85.3%
2023 69.72 239th 1013 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.53 205th 1004 79.6%
2019 83.76 142nd 1068 86.7%
2021 47.61 488th 1008 51.6%
2022 61.66 392nd 1100 64.4%
2023 68.06 314th 1094 71.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 232nd 999 76.8%
2019 72.12 289th 1075 73.1%
2021 70.56 278th 1025 72.9%
2022 71.71 291st 1113 73.9%
2023 66.61 328th 1099 70.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.45 73rd 540 86.5%
2021 86.49 28th 501 94.4%
2022 91.39 31st 694 95.5%
2023 98.16 5th 633 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Michael T Simmons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.68 309th 833 62.9%
2019 66.90 345th 1027 66.4%
2021 48.79 472nd 943 49.9%
2022 62.12 373rd 1031 63.8%
2023 64.38 348th 1011 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Michael T Simmons Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 592 6 18 4 3 n/a n/a 0 623
1989 655 7 25 5 2 n/a n/a 0 694
1990 670 7 19 4 4 n/a n/a 0 704
1991 472 3 8 4 6 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 476 7 15 5 7 n/a n/a 0 510
1993 472 7 12 8 5 n/a n/a 0 504
1994 445 10 21 12 3 n/a n/a 0 491
1995 452 6 30 14 6 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 452 6 30 14 6 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 406 6 24 9 13 n/a n/a 0 458
1998 410 7 22 15 16 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 394 3 16 10 16 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 416 8 17 16 19 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 425 13 14 19 16 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 427 11 18 25 16 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 427 11 18 25 16 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 442 12 17 30 14 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 431 12 23 26 12 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 537 16 29 21 9 n/a n/a 2 614
2007 565 15 35 21 8 n/a n/a 3 647
2008 576 15 36 21 12 n/a n/a 7 667
2009 558 16 35 23 12 n/a n/a 39 683
2010 547 20 39 24 16 n/a n/a 42 688
2011 545 14 28 60 9 6 47 0 709
2012 512 23 25 62 8 5 65 0 700
2013 489 19 26 73 7 2 64 0 680
2014 495 24 19 78 9 2 74 0 701
2015 484 22 20 76 7 2 73 0 684
2016 521 16 19 76 2 3 69 0 706
2017 506 16 22 86 1 3 64 0 698
2018 487 19 22 88 2 4 77 0 699
2019 516 13 21 71 3 5 68 0 697
2020 495 10 22 80 3 4 64 0 678
2021 353 8 19 74 2 1 47 0 504
2022 302 13 21 76 12 2 39 0 465
2023 316 15 26 66 13 5 37 1 479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Michael T Simmons Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 623 27.0 23.0 0
1989 694 10.0 69.4 n/a
1990 704 33.6 20.9 0
1991 493 24.7 19.9 n/a
1992 510 24.7 20.6 n/a
1993 504 24.7 20.4 n/a
1994 491 23.7 20.7 n/a
1995 508 24.9 20.4 n/a
1996 508 24.9 20.4 n/a
1997 458 24.7 18.5 n/a
1998 470 24.7 19.0 n/a
1999 439 26.9 16.3 n/a
2000 476 24.7 19.3 n/a
2001 487 27.7 17.6 n/a
2002 497 29.8 16.7 37.4
2003 497 29.8 16.7 37.4
2004 515 31.0 16.6 33.4
2005 504 30.8 16.4 33.7
2006 614 32.4 19.0 30.1
2007 647 34.0 19.0 26.9
2008 667 36.9 18.1 24.4
2009 683 36.9 18.5 24.5
2010 688 34.5 19.9 23.7
2011 709 38.6 18.3 28.8
2012 700 34.2 20.4 33.7
2013 680 34.9 19.4 38.7
2014 701 n/a n/a 41.5
2015 684 41.0 16.6 39.6
2016 706 41.0 17.2 40.9
2017 698 37.5 18.6 39.5
2018 699 36.2 19.2 34.3
2019 697 38.1 18.2 34.9
2020 678 41.2 16.4 36.1
2021 504 33.8 14.8 34.3
2022 465 33.1 14.0 36.8
2023 479 32.9 14.5 40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Michael T Simmons Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 623 27.0 23.0 0
1989 694 10.0 69.4 n/a
1990 704 33.6 20.9 0
1991 493 24.7 19.9 n/a
1992 510 24.7 20.6 n/a
1993 504 24.7 20.4 n/a
1994 491 23.7 20.7 n/a
1995 508 24.9 20.4 n/a
1996 508 24.9 20.4 n/a
1997 458 24.7 18.5 n/a
1998 470 24.7 19.0 n/a
1999 439 26.9 16.3 n/a
2000 476 24.7 19.3 n/a
2001 487 27.7 17.6 n/a
2002 497 29.8 16.7 37.4
2003 497 29.8 16.7 37.4
2004 515 31.0 16.6 33.4
2005 504 30.8 16.4 33.7
2006 614 32.4 19.0 30.1
2007 647 34.0 19.0 26.9
2008 667 36.9 18.1 24.4
2009 683 36.9 18.5 24.5
2010 688 34.5 19.9 23.7
2011 709 38.6 18.3 28.8
2012 700 34.2 20.4 33.7
2013 680 34.9 19.4 38.7
2014 701 n/a n/a 41.5
2015 684 41.0 16.6 39.6
2016 706 41.0 17.2 40.9
2017 698 37.5 18.6 39.5
2018 699 36.2 19.2 34.3
2019 697 38.1 18.2 34.9
2020 678 41.2 16.4 36.1
2021 504 33.8 14.8 34.3
2022 465 33.1 14.0 36.8
2023 479 32.9 14.5 40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Michael T Simmons Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201688.6%0.0%0.0%1.1%90.9%94.3%96.6%94.3%93.2%94.3%
201781.4%0.0%0.0%5.2%6.2%88.7%87.6%88.7%88.7%90.7%87.6%
201886.7%0.0%2.9%1.0%8.6%89.5%92.4%91.4%90.5%92.4%92.4%
201992.1%0.0%0.0%1.1%2.3%95.5%95.5%96.6%95.5%95.5%95.5%
202096.6%0.0%0.0%1.1%1.1%98.9%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.9%98.9%98.9%97.8%
202193.6%1.6%0.0%0.0%1.6%95.2%93.6%98.4%95.2%93.6%96.8%96.8%96.8%93.6%
202295.3%1.2%1.2%0.0%2.4%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%97.7%97.7%97.7%96.5%
202379.7%4.4%1.5%0.0%4.4%81.2%82.6%84.1%84.1%82.6%84.1%84.1%84.1%82.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.3%0.2%1.2%4.7%95.6%96.0%96.1%94.6%95.5%96.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Michael T Simmons Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $619 (4.5%) $13,168 (95.5%) $13,788
2020 $807 (8.0%) $9,267 (92.0%) $10,074
2021 $1,523 (8.5%) $16,337 (91.5%) $17,859
2022 $1,210 (7.0%) $16,051 (93.0%) $17,261

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Michael T Simmons Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 1169 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michael T Simmons Elementary)74.148.7
 25.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tumwater School District)65.854.6
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Michael T Simmons Elementary)72.152.6
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Tumwater School District)67.855.8
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michael T Simmons Elementary)58.257.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tumwater School District)67.960.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Michael T Simmons Elementary)68.264.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Tumwater School District)65.354.8
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michael T Simmons Elementary)77.562.2
 15.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tumwater School District)71.656.7
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Michael T Simmons Elementary)65.551.7
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Tumwater School District)57.943.3
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Michael T Simmons Elementary)74.668.1
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Tumwater School District)66.357.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Michael T Simmons Elementary)69.656.6
 13.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tumwater School District)6959.4
 9.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Michael T Simmons Elementary)68.355.9
 12.4%
   All Grades Math (Tumwater School District)57.646
 11.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Michael T Simmons Elementary)74.668.1
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Tumwater School District)54.151.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students697479
 31.3%
African American1315
 15.4%
American Indian313
 333.3%
Asian2126
 23.8%
Hispanic7166
 7%
Pacific Islander55
White516316
 38.8%
Two or More Races6837
 45.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%40.1%
 5.2%


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Students at Michael T Simmons Elementary are 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Michael T Simmons Elementary.

Students who attend Michael T Simmons Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tumwater Middle School
High : A G West Black Hills High School

Michael T Simmons Elementary ranks 349th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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