Summary:
The city of Lacey, Washington is home to 5 middle schools that are part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a diverse educational experience, with student populations ranging from 301 to 831 students.
Among the middle schools in Lacey, Aspire Middle School stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 71 out of 535 middle schools in Washington. Aspire boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the other Lacey middle schools, the district, and the state, with 66.67% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 61.31% proficient in math. Additionally, Aspire has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population.
In contrast, the other four middle schools in Lacey - Nisqually, Chinook, Salish, and Komachin, generally perform below district and state averages on assessments, particularly in math. These schools have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The variability in performance across the Lacey middle schools highlights the need for the North Thurston Public Schools district to closely examine the factors contributing to these disparities and implement targeted interventions to support the lower-performing schools.
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