Julia Butler Hansen Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 245 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Olympia, Washington | Thurgood Marshall Middle School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 1,154 | #72 of 363 |
| National rank | #16731 of 50,301 | #3173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 62.1).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 53.6%).
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 412.
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 Julia Butler Hansen Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 62.1 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 Julia Butler Hansen Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary: 412. Thurgood Marshall Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julia Butler Hansen Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Middle School rank in Washington?
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is 473rd of 1,154 and Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 72nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).