George Bush Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tumwater, Washington 98512 · Tumwater School District
#110 of 363 middle schools in Washington
#4488 of 15,369 nationally
About George Bush Middle School
George Bush Middle School is a public middle located in Tumwater, in the Tumwater School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 762 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 110th of 363 ranked middle schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 762.
There are 9 schools in Tumwater; George Bush Middle School ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Bush Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Bush Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
A G West Black Hills High School
Tumwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
753 students · 1.9 km away
Tumwater High School
Tumwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students · 2.2 km away
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students · 2.4 km away
Tumwater Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students · 2.6 km away
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 2.8 km away
Black Lake Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students · 4.0 km away
Michael T Simmons Elementary
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students · 4.3 km away
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Tumwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students · 5.3 km away
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Tumwater · Public high · Grades 6–12
5 students · 5.5 km away
Centennial Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students · 6.4 km away
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763 students
Skyridge Middle School
Camas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
760 students
Cedarcrest Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
Spanaway Middle School
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766 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Bush Middle School a good school?
George Bush Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #110 of 363 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Bush Middle School rank in Washington?
George Bush Middle School ranks #110 of 363 middle schools in Washington and #4488 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Bush Middle School?
George Bush Middle School had 762 students in 2025.
Is George Bush Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
George Bush Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Bush Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Bush Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.