Harbor Ridge Middle School

9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Harbor Ridge Middle School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor Ridge Middle School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#472 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
57%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
73%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
75%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WA.
0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harbor Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Harbor Ridge Middle School is ranked #472 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Harbor Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Harbor Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodman Middle School, Narrows View Intermediate, Drum Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Harbor Ridge Middle School?
577 students attend Harbor Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harbor Ridge Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor Ridge Middle School?
Harbor Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harbor Ridge Middle School offer ?
Harbor Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harbor Ridge Middle School part of?
Harbor Ridge Middle School is part of Peninsula School District.

School Reviews

5   6/1/2020
I love this school. 10/10 would send my children here.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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