Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Yelm Extension School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Yelm Extension School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Yelm Extension School's student population of 134 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
Yelm Extension School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yelm Extension School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Yelm Extension School is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yelm Extension School?
The graduation rate of Yelm Extension School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yelm Extension School?
134 students attend Yelm Extension School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Yelm Extension School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yelm Extension School?
Yelm Extension School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Yelm Extension School offer ?
Yelm Extension School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yelm Extension School part of?
Yelm Extension School is part of Yelm School District.
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