Key Peninsula Middle School
Tel:
(253)530-4200
- Key Peninsula Middle School serves 424 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Key Peninsula Middle School's student population of 424 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Key Peninsula Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Key Peninsula Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #866 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 86% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peninsula School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Key Peninsula Middle School is Gig Harbor High School (7.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kopachuck Middle School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vaughn Elementary School (2.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vaughn Vaughn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 385 students
2.8 miles
17521 Hall Road Kpn
Vaughn, WA 98394
(253)530-4700 2.8 PK-5 385 - Gig Harbor Kopachuck Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 524 students
3.6 miles
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253)530-4100 3.6 6-8 524 - Gig Harbor Voyager Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 563 students
3.6 miles
5615 Kopachuck Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253)530-4800 3.6 K-5 563 - Lakebay Evergreen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 255 students
4.6 miles
1820 Key Peninsula Hwy Kps
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253)530-1300 4.6 PK-5 255 - Gig Harbor Minter Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
5.4 miles
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253)530-4300 5.4 K-5 385
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