Ridgeline Middle School
Yelm, WA · Yelm School District · Grades 6-8
138th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
Ridgeline Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ridgeline Middle School 138th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
Ridgeline Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 557 students tested
Ridgeline Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 578 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 63.1% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 18.2% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 14.0% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Ridgeline Middle School
Typical home value $491K in zip 98597 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ridgeline Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Yelm Middle SchoolYelm School District · 0.8 mi away167th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 7Rainier Middle SchoolRainier School District · 4.7 mi away137th of 381
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 9Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 10 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% · Math 63% - 4Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 10.6 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 6Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 11.2 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 8Pioneer MiddleSteilacoom Hist. School District · 11.6 mi away113th of 381
ELA 60% · Math 42% - 4Tenino Middle SchoolTenino School District · 12 mi away252nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 27% - 5Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 12.1 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ridgeline Middle School in?
Ridgeline Middle School is part of the Yelm School District district in Yelm, Washington.
Is Ridgeline Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridgeline Middle School 138th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ridgeline Middle School?
White 63%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 14%, Black 2% (578 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridgeline Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98597 is $491K 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.