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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 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,431 students in Yelm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Yelm School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
5,431 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Yelm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
95 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
97 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
977 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
25%
# Black Students
94 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,464 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
64%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
104 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
595 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
426
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
424
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
389
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
415
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
381
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
400
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
409
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
456
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
417
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
397
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
416
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,314 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,991
$19,148
Spending / Student
$25,314
$19,607
Best Yelm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenna Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35120 Sr 507 Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16525 100th Way Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Yelm Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16535 110th Ave. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Yelm High School 12
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeline Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10605 Carter St Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Grades: 6-9
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Southworth Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13849 Yelm Hwy Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Yelm Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Grades: 6-9
| 680 students
Rank: #99.
Lackamas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #1010.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yelm School District?
Yelm School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,431 students.
What is the rank of Yelm School District?
Yelm School District is ranked #285 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 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?
64% of Yelm School District students are White, 18% 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 Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yelm School District?
Yelm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Yelm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,314 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
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