Yelm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,668 students in Yelm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Yelm School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Yelm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 71% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
100 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
118 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,052 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
26%
# Black Students
107 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,520 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
62%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
635 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
461
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
400
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
455
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
407
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
423
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
414
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
420
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
436
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
480
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
466
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
426
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,256 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Yelm School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,668 students.
What is the rank of Yelm School District?
Yelm School District is ranked #144 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yelm School District?
62% of Yelm School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yelm School District?
Yelm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Yelm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,256 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 5,668 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
