Aspire Performing Arts Academy
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
39th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
5900 54th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98513
(360)412-4400NCES ID 530585003280Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 320 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 306 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.0% | 54.6% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 18.6% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 14.4% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 4.6% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $511K in zip 98513 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Aspire Performing Arts Academy
- #170Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.3 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% ▼20 · Math 35% ▼28Compare - #57Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.3 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% ▼5 · Math 57% ▼6Compare - #262Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼31 · Math 26% ▼37Compare - #186Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% ▼19 · Math 29% ▼34Compare - #112Tumwater Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 5.7 mi away112th of 381
ELA 58% ▼13 · Math 44% ▼19Compare - #121Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5.9 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% ▼17 · Math 43% ▼20Compare - #216Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% ▼26 · Math 31% ▼32Compare - #106George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 6.2 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% ▼12 · Math 45% ▼18Compare
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.