Salish Middle School
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools · Grades 6-8
216th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Salish Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Salish Middle School 216th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Salish Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 745 students tested
Salish Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 787 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.2% | 40.2% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 25.3% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 16.4% | 16.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.7% | 8.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 6.0% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Salish Middle School
Typical home value $583K in zip 98516 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Salish Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.3 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 6Chinook Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.8 mi away186th of 381
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 8Pioneer MiddleSteilacoom Hist. School District · 5.3 mi away113th of 381
ELA 60% · Math 42% - 6Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 5.5 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 9Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% · Math 63% - 7Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 6.4 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 9Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 6.7 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 9Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 8.3 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Salish Middle School in?
Salish Middle School is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district in Lacey, Washington.
Is Salish Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Salish Middle School 216th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Salish Middle School?
White 40%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 16%, Asian 9% (787 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Salish Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98516 is $583K 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.