Nisqually Middle School

8100 Steilacoom Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Nisqually Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Nisqually Middle School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
843 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Nisqually Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nisqually Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#1451 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
41%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nisqually 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)
51%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nisqually 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
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
25%
25%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
42%
50%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
18%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Nisqually Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nisqually Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nisqually Middle School's ranking?
Nisqually Middle School is ranked #1451 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Nisqually Middle School often compared to?
Nisqually Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinook Middle School, Aspire Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Nisqually Middle School?
843 students attend Nisqually Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nisqually Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nisqually Middle School?
Nisqually Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nisqually Middle School offer ?
Nisqually Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nisqually Middle School part of?
Nisqually Middle School is part of North Thurston Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   1/31/2022
Great teachers but the bullying is severe at this school if they fix that this is an easy 5.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Zeke Wimberley
2   5/1/2012
The faacilities in my experience with school are not aware or paying enough attention to the bullying issues and problems' I has a parent of three children who have attended this school,would not recommend it untill some teacher our more educated on not only bullying and harrasment issues,,,but also the children rights to not be afraid or threaten by there own teachers,Because they dont want others finding out or being aware they cant handle there classroom issues,,,,,
- Posted by Parent - abbot

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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