George Bush Middle School vs Tumwater Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Bush Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Tumwater Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
| Measure | George Bush Middle School Tumwater, Washington | Tumwater Middle School Tumwater, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 363 | #97 of 363 |
| National rank | #4488 of 15,369 | #3879 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Tumwater | Tumwater |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tumwater Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 64.5).
- •Tumwater Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Tumwater Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Tumwater Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 39%).
- •George Bush Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.6).
- •George Bush Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 665.
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 George Bush Middle School better than Tumwater Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tumwater Middle School ranks higher (67.6 vs 64.5 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 George Bush Middle School and Tumwater Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Tumwater in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Bush Middle School: 762. Tumwater Middle School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Bush Middle School and Tumwater Middle School rank in Washington?
George Bush Middle School is 110th of 363 and Tumwater Middle School is 97th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).