RIDGELINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ridgeline Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Yelm School District school district, located in Yelm, WA with about 603 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Ridgeline Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ridgeline Middle School is a public school located in Yelm, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Yelm Community Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum and encouraging active participation in the school community.

The school’s location on Carter St SE places it within a growing suburban area, and it serves as a central hub for the local student population. Ridgeline Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs, aimed at helping students explore their interests outside of the standard classroom setting. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while building collaborative relationships with their peers and educators.

For more information, contact Ridgeline Middle School at (360) 458-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10605 CARTER ST SE
Yelm, WA 98597
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RIDGELINE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yelm, WA with about 603 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
603
Teachers:
28.12
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 603 students

White
68.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15.6%
Two or more races
10.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.