Aspire Performing Arts Academy
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools · Grades 6-8
39th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
Aspire Performing Arts Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Aspire Performing Arts Academy 39th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 90th in 2025.
Aspire Performing Arts Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 320 students tested
Aspire Performing Arts Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 306 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 54.6% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.0% | 18.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.4% | 14.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 9.7% | 4.6% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Aspire Performing Arts Academy
Typical home value $511K in zip 98513 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Aspire Performing Arts Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.3 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 9Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.3 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 4Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 6Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 8Tumwater Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 5.7 mi away112th of 381
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 7Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5.9 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 5Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 8George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 6.2 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Aspire Performing Arts Academy in?
Aspire Performing Arts Academy is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district in Lacey, Washington.
Is Aspire Performing Arts Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Aspire Performing Arts Academy 39th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Aspire Performing Arts Academy?
White 55%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 14%, Black 6% (306 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Aspire Performing Arts Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98513 is $511K 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.