For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,261 students in 98597, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98597, 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.
黑料网官网 middle schools in zipcode 98597 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 98597, WA 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 98597, WA 黑料网官网 Middle Schools (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 98597, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98597, WA include Ridgeline Middle School and Yelm Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98597?
2 public middle schools are located in 98597.
What is the racial composition of students in 98597?
98597 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).
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