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#1092 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Aspire Middle School
Middle School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5900 54th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98513
- Math 60% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspire Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aspire Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lacey), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,270
Median home value
$443,300
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Komachin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Summit Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Thurston Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #14 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aspire Middle School is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspire Middle School
Aspire Middle School is a public middle school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 306 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,092 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspire Middle School
What grades does Aspire Middle School serve?
Aspire Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aspire Middle School?
Aspire Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Middle School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspire Middle School rank in WA?
Aspire Middle School ranks #1,092 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Aspire Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspire Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aspire Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspire Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Aspire Middle School a charter school?
No, Aspire Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aspire Middle School a Title I school?
No, Aspire Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspire Middle School?
35.0% of students at Aspire Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4400
- Area population (ZIP 98513)
- 37,953
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98513; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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