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Aspire Middle School vs. Komachin Middle School

Should you attend Aspire Middle School or Komachin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aspire Middle School
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Komachin Middle School
3650 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Komachin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
306 students
642 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aspire Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Komachin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aspire Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Komachin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aspire Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Komachin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Komachin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#421 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#1207 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aspire Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Komachin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in WA)
32%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspire Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Komachin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 30% in WA)
51%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspire Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Komachin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)
46%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aspire Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Komachin Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
104
201
Grade 7 Students
107
203
Grade 8 Students
95
238

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aspire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aspire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aspire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aspire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aspire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Aspire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aspire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aspire Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Komachin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aspire Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Komachin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aspire Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Komachin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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