Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98513

The 98513 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. The schools in this area show a range of performance, with Aspire Middle School standing out as a high-performing magnet school, while the elementary schools demonstrate more variation in student outcomes.

Aspire Middle School ranks very highly, placing 71st out of 535 Washington middle schools and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It has strong test scores, with 66.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.31% proficient or better in Math. In contrast, Meadows Elementary and Chambers Prairie Elementary show more varied performance, with Meadows ranking in the top third of Washington elementary schools and Chambers Prairie performing below average.

The schools in the 98513 zip code area also differ in their student demographics and economic factors, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 28.24% at Aspire Middle to 61.62% at Chambers Prairie Elementary. Per-student spending also varies, from $14,118 at Aspire Middle to $18,372 at Horizons Elementary. The high school, River Ridge High School, has lower test scores and a higher dropout rate compared to the district and state averages, which could be an area of concern.