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Olympia School District

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Annual Report

2024-25 Annual Report

Superintendent Patrick MurphyA Message From Superintendent Patrick Murphy

 

Olympia School District community,

 

This year’s Annual Report reflects many of the accomplishments from the 2024/25 school year. Our schools continue to be places where students learn, grow and achieve thanks to the dedication of our staff and the strong support of our community.

 

This report provides an overview of our district, including student demographics, assessment results, graduation rates and financial information. It also highlights some of the many successes across our schools—from student achievements to the recognition of our Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year.

 

While this report captures a snapshot of the past year, it represents only a portion of the great work happening across Olympia School District each day. I encourage you to explore more stories and updates by visiting our district website, and follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube).

 

Thank you to our families, volunteers and community members for the important role you play in supporting our students and schools every day.

 

Sincerely,


Patrick Murphy
Superintendent

OSD continues to boast high graduation rates

The Olympia School District’s on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2025 was 90.6 percent. The five-year graduation rate for the class of 2024 was 95.1%.

 

Board Continues Focus on Student Outcomes

Every year in December, the Olympia School Board elects officers for the coming year during its annual reorganization. The board elected Scott Clifthorne as the 2024-25 board president and  Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo as vice president.

 

Superintendent Patrick Murphy shared a special thank you to Hillary Seidel for serving as the board president this past year.

 

Board members are also appointed annually to serve as liaisons with various community groups and state agencies. This year’s appointments include:

 

 

OSD Student Outcomes: Our students will:

  • Outcome 1: Be compassionate and kind.
  • Outcome 2: Have the academic and life skills to pursue their individual career, civic and educational goals.
  • Outcome 3: Advocate for the social, physical and mental wellness of themselves and others and be hopeful about the future.
  • Outcome 4: Have the skills, knowledge and courage to identify and confront personal, systemic and societal bias.
  • Outcome 5: Discover their passions, be curious and love learning.
  • Outcome 6: Be critical thinkers who contribute to and collaborate with our local, global and natural world. 

 

Communicating with the Board:

Districtwide Construction Projects

The 2024-25 school year was a busy year with updates and construction activity at many of our school buildings and facilities.

 

The 2025 summer was once again a season of progress and improvement across the Olympia School District. Thanks to the dedication of our Capital Planning and Construction team, construction at all seven schools is now complete.

 

Pioneer and Madison elementary schools saw some of the largest changes this year, with major updates to their front offices to improve functionality, safety and accessibility.

 

At other school sites (Boston Harbor ES, LP Brown ES, Lincoln ES, McKenny ES and ORLA), the focus was on enhancing security with new safety vestibules, transaction windows at select schools, upgraded access controls and other modifications designed to keep students and staff safe.

 

District-wide security improvements now include:

  • Access controls and programmable electrified door hardware on key entry points
  • Automated scheduling and access grant buttons for staff convenience
  • Lockdown buttons are integrated into each site’s security system
  • Additional security cameras at all seven schools
  • Roll-down steel doors at transaction counters
  • Laminated security glass for all new windows, plus protective security film applied to existing glass

 

These upgrades improve safety while keeping our schools welcoming and accessible for students, families, and visitors. They reflect the district’s commitment to learning environments where students and staff can focus on what matters most: learning and growing.

 

We thank our building administrators and office staff for their patience and flexibility, and our Technology, Support Services, and Business Services teams for their expertise. Most of all, we thank local voters, your support makes these improvements possible.

Explore Our District Data

The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public (OSPI) Instruction Report Card provides detailed information about K–12 schools, including enrollment, student performance on state tests, and the demographics of students and educators. This resource helps families, educators, and community members engage with their local schools.

 

We invite you to explore the full report for Olympia School District. It’s an easy way to see the most current information about our schools and celebrate student and staff achievements.

 

Our Students

 

Enrollment

  • 9,874

 

Special Programs

  • Special Education - 18.6%
  • Transitional Bilingual - 4.5%
  • Section 504 - 8.3%
  • Migrant - 0.5%
     

Other Information

  • Regular Attendance Rate - 67.0%
  • Homeless Student Population - 38.0%
  • 4-year Graduation Rate (Class of 2025) - 90.6%
  • 5-year Graduation Rate (Class of 2024) - 95.1%
     

*Regular attendance is defined as having, on average, less than two absences per month. It doesn't matter if the absences are excused or unexcused. An absence is defined as missing at least half the school day. This measure includes students who were enrolled for at least 90 days at any given school. For more information, please visit the OSPI Report Card and enter "Olympia School District." 


Data provided by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in October 2024.

 

The OSPI Report Card captures data for all enrolled students as of October 1 of each year. This total number DOES NOT provide a complete count of students Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) which districts receive funding. For additional resources on enrollment reporting and FTE calculations visit Washington OSPI Enrollment Reporting.

Diversity

Diversity

  • American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.5%
  • Asian - 7.4%
  • Black/African American - 3.3%
  • Hispanic/Latino of any race(s) - 15.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander - 0.9%
  • Two or More Races - 12.1%
  • White - 60.5%

 

A circular infographic titled 'DIVERSITY' displays data with a large purple segment and smaller segments in blue and light blue.

 

Most recent data provided by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction(OSPI) in October 2024.

Academic Performance and State Assessments

This dashboard highlights student performance on Washington state assessments. Scores are reported on a four-level scale, with Level 3 and Level 4 indicating students are meeting grade-level standards.

 

Students in grades 3–11 participate in required state assessments each spring, including the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in English language arts and math, the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS), and the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) alternate assessment for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities.

 

The data shown reflects results from the 2024–25 school year assessments administered in spring 2025. The scores below represent the percent of students meeting standards in three core subjects: English language arts, math, and science (WCAS for grades 5, 8, and 11). Additional district data and reporting are available through the OSPI School Report Card for the Olympia School District.

 

2024-25 Smarter Balanced Assessment Results

Grade Level ELA State Math State
3rd Grade 53.7% 47.8% 51.5% 51.2%
4th Grade 58.0% 49.4% 49.1% 48.3%
5th Grade 59.2% 52.9% 42.1% 41.9%
6th Grade 55.8% 47.7% 49.3% 38.6%
7th Grade 62.7% 50.4% 52.2% 39.2%
8th Grade 60.7% 48.5% 48.8% 35.5%
10th Grade 72.1% 58.9% 44.8% 30.8%

 

 

Grade Level WCAS Science State
6th Grade 58.6% 51.4%
8th Grade 56.5% 42.1%
11th Grade 47.9% 36.9%

 

SIPs & SPRs

Each school in the Olympia School District develops a School Improvement Plan tailored to the unique needs of its students and community. These plans align with the district’s vision of creating learning environments that promote trust, growth and achievement for every student.

 

Families, staff and community members can also view School Performance Reports, which provide key information about each school, including enrollment, assessment results and staffing information.

 

View our School Improvement Plans and School Performance Reports (linked below) to learn more about schools across the district.

Financial Report

2024-25 District Operating Budget

 

Expenditures Cost Percentage
Teaching $130,952,051 74.69%
Building Administration $10,854,520 6.19%
Maintenance & Operations $10,600,091 6.05%
District Support $3,997,213 2.28%
Transportation $5,272,754 3.01%
Technology $2,559,763 1.46%
Utilities & Insurance $6,236,257 3.56%
Food Service $4,649,430 2.65%
Other $195,817 0.11%
Total Expenditures $175,317,896 100.00%

 

 

Revenue Amount Percentage
State $132,022,624 75.88%
Local $32,273,446 18.55%
Federal $7,548,744 4.34%
Other Revenue $1,022,191 0.58%
Other Financial Sources $1,122,030 0.64%
Total Revenue $173,989,036 100.00%

 

A donut chart displays expenditures with various categories and percentages.

Find Out More...

  • There are many ways to get involved in our schools. We invite you to contact your local school to ask how you can help or participate. When you access this website you will find a multitude of opportunities to assist in shaping our district's future.

     

    Thank you for the opportunity to partner with you. We hope to see you in one of our buildings soon!

     

  • We invite all Olympia School District students, families and community members to follow our social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

  • The Olympia School District will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

     

    The Olympia School District offers many Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs/courses in the following areas:  Skilled and Technical Sciences/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics); Agriculture/Natural Resources; Business Marketing; Family and Consumer Sciences; and Health Sciences. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact Pat Cusack, Director of College and Career Readiness, 111 Bethel St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506, (360) 596-6102. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.

     

    The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, reports of alleged sexual harassment, concerns about compliance, and/or grievance procedures:

     

    James Whitehead, HIB Coordinator
    Knox 111 Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506
    (360) 596-8545

      

    Autumn Lara, Director of PreK-12 Support and Title IX Coordinator
    Knox 111 Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506
    (360) 596-8534

     

    Ken Turcotte, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students)
    Knox 111 Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506 
    (360) 596-7530

     

    Starla Hoff, ADA Coordinator (Staff)
    Knox 111 Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506
    (360) 596-6185

     

    Scott Niemann, Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
    Knox 111 Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506
    (360) 596-6185


    Paula Perryman, Director of College and Career Readiness
    Knox 111 Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506
    (360)-596-6102