Aspire Middle School

5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 306 students in grades 6-8, Aspire Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspire Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Aspire Middle School's student population of 306 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
306 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Aspire Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#283 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
71%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aspire Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
74%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspire Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
19%
25%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
56%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspire Middle School's ranking?
Aspire Middle School is ranked #283 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Aspire Middle School often compared to?
Aspire Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Middle School?
306 students attend Aspire Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Aspire Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Middle School?
Aspire Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aspire Middle School offer ?
Aspire Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aspire Middle School part of?
Aspire Middle School is part of North Thurston Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

4   6/8/2021
Love this school, so inclusive of lgbtqia+ students. Very fun. hi cap is hard but manageable. Give it 4 stars.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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