Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Barker Creek Community School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barker Creek Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Barker Creek Community School's student population of 713 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barker Creek Community 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 Barker Creek Community School is 0.62, 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
#1474 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
5%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barker Creek Community School's ranking?
Barker Creek Community School is ranked #1474 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Barker Creek Community School often compared to?
Barker Creek Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Kitsap Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barker Creek Community School?
The graduation rate of Barker Creek Community School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Barker Creek Community School?
713 students attend Barker Creek Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Barker Creek Community School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barker Creek Community School?
Barker Creek Community School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Barker Creek Community School offer ?
Barker Creek Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barker Creek Community School part of?
Barker Creek Community School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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