Jefferson Middle School vs Thurgood Marshall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Olympia, Washington | Thurgood Marshall Middle School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 363 | #72 of 363 |
| National rank | #2249 of 15,369 | #3173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 70.8).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 42.9%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 462.
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 Jefferson Middle School better than Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (75.6 vs 70.8 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 Jefferson Middle School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 462. Thurgood Marshall Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School rank in Washington?
Jefferson Middle School is 41st of 363 and Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 72nd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).