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Best Schools in 98597, WA
98597, WA has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,358 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 98597 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98597, WA
The top high schools in 98597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yelm High School 12
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1634 Students
2. Rainier Senior High School
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Rainier School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
3. Morton Junior-senior High
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Morton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
4. Yelm Extension School
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98597, WA
The top middle schools in 98597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeline Middle School
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Rainier Middle School
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Rainier School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
3. Yelm Middle School
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98597, WA
The top elementary schools in 98597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Stevens Elementary
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
2. Mckenna Elementary
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
3. Rainier Elementary School
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Rainier School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
4. Mill Pond Elementary School
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
5. Yelm Prairie Elementary
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
6. Southworth Elementary
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
7. Morton Elementary School
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Morton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
8. Lackamas Elementary
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Yelm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
9. Columbia Crest A-stem Academy
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Eatonville School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 143 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98597, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98597, WA has a total population of 27,174 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98597, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98597, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98597, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98597, WA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98597, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98597, WA
How many schools are in 98597, WA?
98597, WA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,358 students in total.
How do schools in 98597 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 98597 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 98597 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98597?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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