Top Rankings
Peninsula School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,769 students in Peninsula School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Peninsula School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
8,769 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
521 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Peninsula School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
# American Indian Students
30 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
165 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
846 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
25%
# Black Students
76 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,684 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
76%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
940 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
543
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
565
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
654
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
625
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
624
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
673
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
613
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
650
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
659
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
719
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
754
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
775
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
811
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,331 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$248 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,577
$19,040
Spending / Student
$28,331
$19,496
Best Peninsula School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artondale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6219 40th Street Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1100
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5615 Kopachuck Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4800
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4800
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4905 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Gig Harbor High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #55.
Swift Water Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10811 Harbor Hill Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4900
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4900
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13815 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4600
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4002 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1800
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Kopachuck Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8402 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17521 Hall Road Kpn
Vaughn, WA 98394
(253) 530-4700
Vaughn, WA 98394
(253) 530-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1111.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1212.
Peninsula High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14105 Purdy Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #1313.
Goodman Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1414.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 Key Peninsula Hwy Kps
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-1300
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1515.
Henderson Bay Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1616.
Peninsula Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 1-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1717.
Minter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253) 530-4300
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253) 530-4300
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1818.
Key Peninsula Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5510 Key Peninsula Hwy N
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-4200
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,769 students.
What is the rank of Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District is ranked #30 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peninsula School District?
76% of Peninsula School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Peninsula School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,331 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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