- Nisqually Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Yelm Middle School (435.2:1 vs. 340.5:1).
- Nisqually Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Yelm Middle School (32 vs. 0).
- Yelm Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Nisqually Middle School (181 vs. 157).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Yelm Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Nisqually Middle School (181 vs. 157).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Yelm Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Nisqually Middle School (40 vs. 24).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Nisqually Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Yelm Middle School (32 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Nisqually Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Yelm Middle School (435.2:1 vs. 340.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Nisqually Middle School
$17,095.91
Yelm Middle School
$16,820.22
Local revenue share
Nisqually Middle School
29.4%
Yelm Middle School
19.5%
State revenue share
Nisqually Middle School
63.1%
Yelm Middle School
70.7%
Federal revenue share
Nisqually Middle School
7.5%
Yelm Middle School
9.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Nisqually Middle School
17.7%
Yelm Middle School
34.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Thurston County
$93,985
Thurston County
$93,985
Poverty rate
Thurston County
9.7%
Thurston County
9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Thurston County
37.2%
Thurston County
37.2%
Unemployment rate
Thurston County
4.6%
Thurston County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.