Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Key Peninsula Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Key Peninsula Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lakebay, WA, encompassing approximately 93.1 square miles. The area typically requires a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Key Peninsula Middle School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Key Peninsula Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Key Peninsula Middle School is 0.48, 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
#1295 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cougar Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Peninsula Middle School's ranking?
Key Peninsula Middle School is ranked #1295 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Key Peninsula Middle School?
444 students attend Key Peninsula Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Key Peninsula Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Key Peninsula Middle School?
Key Peninsula Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Key Peninsula Middle School offer ?
Key Peninsula Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Key Peninsula Middle School part of?
Key Peninsula Middle School is part of Peninsula School District.
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