Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Port Gardner ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Gardner ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Port Gardner's student population of 118 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Gardner ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Gardner is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Gardner's ranking?
Port Gardner is ranked #1007 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Port Gardner?
118 students attend Port Gardner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Port Gardner students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Gardner?
Port Gardner has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Port Gardner offer ?
Port Gardner offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Port Gardner part of?
Port Gardner is part of Everett School District.
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