Nisqually Middle School
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
262nd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
8100 Steilacoom Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
(360)412-4770NCES ID 530585000868Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nisqually Middle School 262nd of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 760 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 815 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.0% | 42.8% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 24.9% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 15.2% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 9.8% | 7.1% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 10.0% | 5.5% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $492K in zip 98503 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 Nisqually Middle School
- #216Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.3 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% ▲5 · Math 31% ▲5Compare - #186Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.8 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% ▲12 · Math 29% ▲3Compare - #170Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.4 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% ▲11 · Math 35% ▲9Compare - #39Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% ▲31 · Math 63% ▲37Compare - #57Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5.1 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% ▲26 · Math 57% ▲31Compare - #121Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5.9 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% ▲14 · Math 43% ▲17Compare - #113Pioneer MiddleSteilacoom Hist. School District · 6.6 mi away113th of 381
ELA 60% ▲20 · Math 42% ▲16Compare - #54Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 7.6 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% ▲28 · Math 56% ▲30Compare
What school district is Nisqually Middle School in?
Nisqually Middle School is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district in Lacey, Washington.
Is Nisqually Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nisqually Middle School 262nd of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nisqually Middle School?
White 43%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 7% (815 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nisqually Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98503 is $492K 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.