Blaine Middle School vs Thurgood Marshall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaine Middle School
Blaine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Blaine Middle School Blaine, Washington | Thurgood Marshall Middle School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #184 of 363 | #72 of 363 |
| National rank | #6772 of 15,369 | #3173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| city | Blaine | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 54.0).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 46.1%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.5).
- •Blaine Middle School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blaine Middle School better than Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 54.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blaine Middle School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Blaine and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blaine Middle School: 471. Thurgood Marshall Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaine Middle School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School rank in Washington?
Blaine Middle School is 184th of 363 and Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 72nd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).