Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2401 S Irving St,  Seattle, WA
Seattle Public Schools
3.5
3.2
468 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julie Breidenbach
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
72.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
64.9%
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
459:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
45.7%
White
26.8%
Black
23.7%
Two or more races
20.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.5%
Hispanic
11.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
12/3/2019
Marshall is pretty good school. We could use some improving and sports are probably the best thing we have. Also diversity is very low.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
3.0 parent
4/24/2025
Education wise Thurgood Marshall is the best HOWEVER! If your child misbehaves they will become a target by the asst principle.
5.0 parent
9/10/2024
Both of our sons have attended Thurgood Marshall and both have had very positive experiences. Wonderful/supportive teachers and I can't say enough positive things about our principal Ms. May. She is so positive in her attitude and extremely thorough in her communications. For the rare cases where is...
4.0 parent
12/15/2023
We have had a great experience with Thurgood Marshall. The teachers are awesome, the principal is superb, and the kids get so many opportunities to participate it a strong community.
1.0 parent
8/11/2023
This school was a disaster. My kid was beat up regularly as a 5 year old. The administration did their best to talk me out of filling a protective plan order with the district, which came back saying it was necessary. The school then proceeded to ignore the protection directives. My child's only int...

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Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Seattle, WA and is served by the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $793,063. Discover additional schools in the area, like Special Education Service School, Franklin High School, Garfield High School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.

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