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Yelm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,668 students in Yelm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Yelm School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
5,668 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Yelm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
100 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
118 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,052 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
26%
# Black Students
107 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,520 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
62%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
635 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
461
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
400
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
455
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
407
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
423
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
414
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
420
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
436
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
480
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
466
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
426
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,256 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,239
$18,857
Spending / Student
$24,256
$19,309
Best Yelm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35120 Sr 507 Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Southworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13849 Yelm Hwy Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fort Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16525 100th Way Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Yelm Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16535 110th Ave. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgeline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10605 Carter St Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Yelm High School 12
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #99.
Lackamas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
Yelm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yelm School District?
Yelm School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,668 students.
What is the rank of Yelm School District?
Yelm School District is ranked #144 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yelm School District?
62% of Yelm School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yelm School District?
Yelm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Yelm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,256 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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