Griffin School

Griffin School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
6530 33rd Ave NW,  Olympia, WA
4.1
3.8
622 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Woods
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
53.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
64.4%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,224:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.7%
White
77.1%
Hispanic
10.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
Native American
1.7%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 13 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/22/2025
Griffin really cares about the students. There has been a lot of changes (for the better!) over the last couple of years and the school climate is great. The opportunity for families to be involved is always present. These kids go to high school and really accel.
2.0 Middle School Student
6/1/2022
I went to this school for 9 years, it really fell off the past few years. Not just because of Covid, and I do blame Covid somewhat. The once carefree lifestyle this school had left because of new staff and old staff leaving. More pointless rules, and the staff blaming us for being unruly even though we've told them that we only act this way because we are treated that way. Honestly, this school kinda sucks now.
4.0 NicheUser
4/10/2015
I love how the school is small so that makes it easier to make a big group of friends rather then just a small clique. There's almost a family dynamic, and you make strong friendships that will last.
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3.8 17 Reviews
5.0 other
9/5/2023
In my experience, this school was fun to be a part of as a younger child, but much more problematic in the higher grades. The education was better in elementary school and due to the fairly small sizes of the classes, the teachers were able to give the necessary attention to each student. Plus, disc...
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5.0 other
6/8/2023
We love Griffin for both of our kids. The teachers and staff are very supportive.
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2.0 parent
5/16/2023
Overall our experience at Griffin has been extremely disappointing and difficult. The school rightfully has a big presence in the Community. There is a lot of attempted school spirit, and the community at large is very supportive of the school. There are also some nice families. It has some componen...
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1.0 other
4/5/2022
Possibly the worst school I've ever attended. Bullying is never dealt with. The administration made no move to help with bullying whatsoever. The only good part about the school are a few of the teachers. And I mean a total of 6.The whole time I went there I dreaded going. It shaped me into a parano...
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Griffin School

Griffin School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 6530 33rd Ave NW in Olympia, WA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 622 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Griffin School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sunrise Beach School, Christian Life School, Temple Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Olympia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Griffin School.

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