Marcus Whitman Middle School

1887 Madrona Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 647 students in grades 6-9, Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Marcus Whitman Middle School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
647 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marcus Whitman Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1317 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
40%
50%
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(18-19)
57%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
61%
50%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
12%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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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 Marcus Whitman Middle School's ranking?
Marcus Whitman Middle School is ranked #1317 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Marcus Whitman Middle School often compared to?
Marcus Whitman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Marcus Whitman Middle School?
647 students attend Marcus Whitman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Marcus Whitman Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcus Whitman Middle School?
Marcus Whitman Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Marcus Whitman Middle School offer ?
Marcus Whitman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Marcus Whitman Middle School part of?
Marcus Whitman Middle School is part of South Kitsap School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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