Yelm Middle School

652 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Yelm Middle School, located in the heart of Yelm, Washington, serves as a central hub for the community’s adolescent learners. Part of the Yelm Community Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by providing a broad curriculum that encompasses core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Yelm Middle School focuses on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages inclusivity and personal growth. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students to ensure they feel connected and motivated throughout their middle school years. By integrating technology, community engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Yelm community and beyond.

652

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yelm Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	127
Black	14
Asian	16
Two or More	56
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	19

White
401 (62.4%)
Hispanic
127 (19.8%)
Two or More
56 (8.7%)
Pacific Islander
19 (3.0%)
Asian
16 (2.5%)
Black
14 (2.2%)
American Indian
10 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Yelm School District
Phone:	(360)458-3600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 225

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 204