Ridgeline Middle School

574 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

574

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeline Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	105
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	76
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

White
360 (63.2 %)
Hispanic
105 (18.4 %)
Two or More
76 (13.3 %)
Black
11 (1.9 %)
American Indian
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

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)458-1100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 191

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 195