For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,261 students in Yelm, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yelm, WA are Ridgeline Middle School and Yelm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yelm, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Yelm have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Yelm, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeline Middle 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
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Yelm Middle 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
| 683 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yelm, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yelm, WA include Ridgeline Middle School and Yelm Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yelm?
2 public middle schools are located in Yelm.
What is the racial composition of students in Yelm?
Yelm public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Yelm are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Yelm include: Ridgeline Middle School vs. Yelm Middle School, Yelm Middle School vs. Ridgeline Middle School
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