Totem Middle School is a public middle school located in Marysville, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 555. The school is part of the Marysville School District, which is ranked 177 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Totem Middle School consistently performs below the Marysville School District and Washington state averages on standardized tests, with only 24.05% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.12% proficient or better in math. However, the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 31.53% Hispanic and 16.94% Native American students. Additionally, 71.35% of Totem Middle School students come from low-income families, significantly higher than the nearby Cedarcrest School, Marysville Middle School, and 10th Street School.
Totem Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of middle schools in Washington, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school has experienced a decline in enrollment over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic and Native American students. Despite increased per-student spending, the school's academic performance has not improved, suggesting the need for a comprehensive approach to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.
Totem Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Washington middle schools.
Marysville School District
Students at Totem Middle School are 35% White, 32% Hispanic, 17% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Not Specified, 1% African American.
Students who attend Totem Middle School usually go on to attend Marysville Pilchuck High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Totem Middle School.