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Yelm Middle School

Yelm School District · Thurston County · 402 Yelm Ave. W, Yelm, WA 98597.0

(360)458-3600

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6/10
#196
Rank 196 out of 408
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #200 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #191 · 53rd percentile
Science6/10 · #187 · 52nd percentile

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School Overview

Yelm Middle School sits in a small town tucked into the foothills southeast of Olympia, where the community has a distinctly rural, military-adjacent character thanks to its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid fit for families who value a tighter-knit school environment over the intensity of higher-ranked suburban districts. Yelm itself has been growing steadily, attracting families who want more space and a quieter pace while still staying within reach of the South Sound region's job centers.

Student Demographics

628 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
381 (61%)
Hispanic
123 (20%)
Multiple Races
59 (9%)
Pacific Islander
21 (3%)
Asian
17 (3%)
African American
15 (2%)
American Indian
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged323 (51%)
Students with Disabilities101 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

652
Enrollment
31
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
25.2
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 · #288 · 30th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found