Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Heights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Heights Junior High serves the western part of Port Orchard, WA, covering an area of approximately 79.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 10.1 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cedar Heights Middle School's student population of 689 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Cedar Heights Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Heights Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
20%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Heights Middle School's ranking?
Cedar Heights Middle School is ranked #713 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cedar Heights Middle School often compared to?
Cedar Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marcus Whitman Middle School, John Sedgwick Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Heights Middle School?
689 students attend Cedar Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cedar Heights Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Heights Middle School?
Cedar Heights Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Heights Middle School offer ?
Cedar Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Heights Middle School part of?
Cedar Heights Middle School is part of South Kitsap School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is horrible. The teachers drink (on the job), and do drugs. The counselors are depressed, and the students are traditionally rude and there is a lot of bullying.
The school as a whole is horrible, and they don't care about lower class or middle class. They aren't into improving students and will toss kids out for doing the silliest things that three years ago, wouldn't have even been a problem.
5 10/10/2025
I love this school, and I'm not being biased because I go here. Most of the teachers are so nice and caring. We have lots of clubs that keep growing, and we have many sports. I am in 8th grade, and in all my years, there has been not too much bullying, and it was handled well.
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