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Ridgeline Middle School

Yelm School District · Thurston County · 10605 CARTER ST SE, Yelm, WA 98597.0

(360)458-1100

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7/10
#135
Rank 135 out of 408
Top 33%
English Language Arts7/10 · #144 · 65th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #140 · 66th percentile
Science7/10 · #133 · 66th percentile

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School Overview

Ridgeline Middle School sits in Yelm, a small city on the eastern edge of Thurston County where the foothills of Mount Rainier begin to come into view and the pace of life is decidedly more rural than what you'd find closer to Olympia. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a tight-knit community over the intensity of a high-competition suburban district. Yelm has a strong military family presence thanks to Joint Base Lewis-McChord nearby, and Ridgeline tends to reflect that mix of transient and deeply rooted locals who appreciate a school that feels grounded and approachable.

Student Demographics

557 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
350 (63%)
Hispanic
103 (18%)
Multiple Races
79 (14%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
15 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged266 (48%)
Students with Disabilities105 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

570
Enrollment
31
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
19.9
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #292 · 29th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found