Elma Middle School
Elma, WA · Elma School District · Grades 6-8
204th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
Elma Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Elma Middle School 204th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
Elma Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 321 students tested
Elma Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 370 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 59.5% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 30.0% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.4% | 6.8% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Elma Middle School
Typical home value $374K in zip 98541 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Elma Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Miller Junior HighAberdeen School District · 18.2 mi away335th of 381
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 6Rochester Middle SchoolRochester School District · 19.6 mi away168th of 381
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 2Olympic Middle SchoolShelton School District · 20.8 mi away339th of 381
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 2Oakland Bay Junior High SchoolShelton School District · 20.9 mi away341st of 381
ELA 27% · Math 17% - 7Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 22 mi away143rd of 381
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 8Tumwater Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 22.8 mi away112th of 381
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 8George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 22.8 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 9Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 22.9 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Elma Middle School in?
Elma Middle School is part of the Elma School District district in Elma, Washington.
Is Elma Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Elma Middle School 204th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Elma Middle School?
White 60%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 7%, Black 1% (370 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Elma Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98541 is $374K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.