Yelm Middle School
Yelm, WA · Yelm School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, fringe
167th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
402 Yelm Ave. W, Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-3600NCES ID 531014001717Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Yelm Middle School 167th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 628 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 683 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.2% | 59.7% | ▼ 25.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 19.5% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 10.0% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. 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 $491K in zip 98597 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 Yelm Middle School
- #138Ridgeline Middle SchoolYelm School District · 0.8 mi away138th of 381
ELA 52% ▲3 · Math 42% ▲3Compare - #137Rainier Middle SchoolRainier School District · 5.5 mi away137th of 381
ELA 50% ▲1 · Math 43% ▲4Compare - #39Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 10 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% ▲22 · Math 63% ▲24Compare - #262Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 10.3 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼9 · Math 26% ▼13Compare - #113Pioneer MiddleSteilacoom Hist. School District · 10.9 mi away113th of 381
ELA 60% ▲11 · Math 42% ▲3Compare - #170Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 11.1 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% ▲2 · Math 35% ▼4Compare - #216Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 11.7 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% ▼4 · Math 31% ▼8Compare - #252Tenino Middle SchoolTenino School District · 12.7 mi away252nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼9 · Math 27% ▼12Compare
What school district is Yelm Middle School in?
Yelm Middle School is part of the Yelm School District district in Yelm, Washington.
Is Yelm Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Yelm Middle School 167th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Yelm Middle School?
White 60%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 2% (683 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Yelm 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.