Drum Intermediate

4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 627 students in grades 5-7, Drum Intermediate ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Drum Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Drum Intermediate's student population of 627 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Drum Intermediate ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drum Intermediate is 0.74, which is more 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)
#163 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
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(18-19)
75%
50%
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(18-19)
80%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
18%
25%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
44%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
16%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drum Intermediate's ranking?
Drum Intermediate is ranked #163 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Drum Intermediate often compared to?
Drum Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Narrows View Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Drum Intermediate?
627 students attend Drum Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Drum Intermediate students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drum Intermediate?
Drum Intermediate has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Drum Intermediate offer ?
Drum Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Drum Intermediate part of?
Drum Intermediate is part of University Place School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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