Port Gardner encompasses quiet residential streets as well as part of Downtown, where quaint brick buildings house low-key pubs and eateries. It’s home to the Imagine Children’s Museum, with a water play area, construction studio, and model railway, and the Angel of the Winds Arena, hosting concerts and ice hockey. Rucker Hill Park offers sea views, and trains run to Seattle and beyond from Everett Station. ― Google
Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Port Gardner ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Gardner ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Port Gardner's student population of 88 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Port Gardner ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Gardner is 0.45, 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
#495 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Gardner's ranking?
Port Gardner is ranked #495 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Port Gardner?
88 students attend Port Gardner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Port Gardner students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Gardner?
Port Gardner has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port Gardner offer ?
Port Gardner offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Gardner part of?
Port Gardner is part of Everett School District.
In what neighborhood is Port Gardner located?
Port Gardner is located in the Port Gardner neighborhood of Everett, WA. There are 6 other public schools located in Port Gardner.
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