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6.4 avg / 10

Yelm School District

School District · Yelm, Washington

Students: 5,738
Teachers (FTE): 319

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,820

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#85 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,820

$904 vs Washington median

District size

5,738 students

Much larger than Washington median

About Yelm School District

Yelm School District is a Yelm, Washington school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,738 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $16,820 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Yelm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mill Pond Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Yelm School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 48.0%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Yelm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.3%
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ELA Proficiency 48.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Yelm School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Yelm
Total Enrollment
5,738
Teachers (FTE)
319
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Yelm School District?

Yelm School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Yelm School District?

The average composite rating for Yelm School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Yelm School District?

Yelm School District spends $16,820 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Yelm School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Yelm School District is 18:1.

What is the top-rated school in Yelm School District?

Mill Pond Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Yelm School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Yelm School District?

Across schools in Yelm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Yelm School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Yelm School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
44.3%
ELA Proficiency
48.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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