Olympic Middle School

As a mid-tier junior high in Shelton, Washington, Olympic Middle School hosts 601 students from grades 5 through 6, part of Shelton School District.

Across the 10 schools in Shelton School District (4,517 students total), Olympic Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Olympic Middle School lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (44%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 43% White, 8% multiracial, 3% Native American. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 13%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Olympic Middle School has 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.9:1, putting Olympic Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 70% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, Olympic Middle School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 33.2%; this one delivers 23.9%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Mason County put median household income runs about $83,270, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Mason County's 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,539 students), Olympic Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Mountain View Elementary, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Olympic Middle School at 4th of 6; the average score across the group is 29.1%.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 597 students in 2018 compared to 601 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 55% to 43% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 17.4:1 today.

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