Yelm School District
School District · Yelm, Washington
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Yelm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yelm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fort Stevens Elementary
Yelm · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckenna Elementary
Yelm · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Yelm · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#147 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,820
$904 vs Washington median
District size
5,738 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Yelm School District ranks #147 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Yelm School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fort Stevens Elementary (7.1/10), Mckenna Elementary (7.0/10), and Mill Pond Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Yelm School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yelm School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Yelm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Stevens Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Mckenna Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mill Pond Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Yelm Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Ridgeline Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Yelm Prairie Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Yelm High School 12 | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Southworth Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Lackamas Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Yelm Extension School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.8/10, Yelm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Stevens Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Yelm School District students show an average math proficiency of 49.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Yelm School District with test data.
Schools in Yelm School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
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 5.8/10. 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?
Fort Stevens Elementary is the highest-rated school in Yelm School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Yelm School District?
Across schools in Yelm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. 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 5.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
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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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