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Tukwila School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,325 students in Tukwila School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Washington.
Public Preschools in Tukwila School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
2,886 Students
270,385 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
16,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tukwila School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
22%
10%
% Hispanic
36%
27%
% Black
22%
6%
% White
10%
44%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,043 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,748 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,043
$18,891
Spending / Student
$19,748
$19,344
Best Tukwila School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tukwila Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5939 S 149th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Thorndyke Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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