About Our School
Anthony Brock, Principal
Michele Weber-Hindrup, Assistant Principal
Thurgood Marshall Middle School opened its doors in the fall of 1994. Through a year long “Design Team” planning process involving staff, administrators, parents, community members and students, a comprehensive plan was developed to create a middle school experience based on best practice for the most effective learning environment for middle level students. The elements included in that original plan that still endure today are:
- Connecting curriculum and instruction to real life
- Integrating opportunities for community service and learning responsible citizenship
- Strong parent-school communication
- Integrating technology as a learning tool
- Challenging instructional programs
Additionally, staff at TMMS focus extensively on formative assessment practices, meet regularly in Professional Learning Communities and focus on the creation of classroom environments that foster and nurture growth mindsets in students.
2024-25 School Data
The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction School Report Card provides detailed information about each K–12 school, including enrollment, student performance on state assessments and demographic data for students and educators. The data reflects student enrollment as of early October each year.
This total number DOES NOT provide a complete count of students Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) which districts receive funding.
Based on the October 2024 enrollment report, there were 487 students enrolled at Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
Families, educators and community members can explore these reports to learn more about individual schools and districtwide information for the Olympia School District.
When students finish their MAP Growth testOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new window, they receive a number called an RIT score for each area they are tested in (reading, language usage, math, or science). This score represents a student’s achievement level at any given moment and helps measure their academic growth over time. The RIT scale is a stable scale, like feet and inches, that accurately measures student performance, regardless of age, grades, or grade level. Like marking height on a growth chart, and being able to see how tall your child is at various points in time, you can also see how much they have grown between tests.
The higher the RIT score, the more achievement the student has in the subject. The student's percentile ranking and conditional growth percentile can show how much the student has achieved in comparison with their peers. You can also refer to the Comparative Data to Inform Instructional Decisions to understand how students are performing relative to other students in the same grade level according to our national norms.
The Olympia School District District Operating Budget Financial Report provides an overview of revenues and expenditures for the 2024–25 school year.
We will work collaboratively to ensure that all students achieve high levels of academic growth and social responsibility.
We envision a supportive environment that promotes trust, growth,
and achievement of the highest standards. We build our capacity for success through leading-edge programs and operations based on continuous improvement. We have a
100 percent commitment to quality and excellence in all things.
If you would like other information about Thurgood Marshall Middle School,Opening in a new window please call (360) 596-7600.