A+
Excellent
96/100

Aspire Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5900 54th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98513
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 85th percentile in Washington
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 91st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Washington for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Washington for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
306
Students
enrolled
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%85/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%91/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.52 in 2009–19; 87th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency74% (+15 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+24 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +10 pts, math +15 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%65%reading +23 pts, math +34 pts95th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading +1 pts, math +13 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income67%62%reading +24 pts, math +30 pts97th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5900 54th Ave SE
City Lacey
ZIP Code 98513
District 5305850
NCES School ID 530585003280
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98513

Understanding the community around Aspire Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $99,787
Per Capita Income $43,730
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $391,800
Median Rent $1,736
Owner-Occupied 78.0%
Renter-Occupied 22.0%
View full data for ZIP 98513 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Aspire Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 39.5%
Female 60.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.6%
Hispanic/Latino 18.6%
Two or More Races 14.4%
Black 5.6%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 306
Teachers (FTE) 15.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Aspire Middle School?
Aspire Middle School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Aspire Middle School?
Aspire Middle School has 306 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does Aspire Middle School serve?
Aspire Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Aspire Middle School receive per student?
Aspire Middle School receives $19,649 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Aspire Middle School in 98513 ▼
Avg Home Value
$509,961
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,335
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
22.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026