Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, Port Susan Middle School 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 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Port Susan Middle School serves the southwest part of Stanwood, WA, covering an area of approximately 53.7 square miles. Most families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.1 miles and the furthest edge located 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Susan Middle School's student population of 530 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Port Susan Middle School 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 Susan Middle School is 0.41, 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
#625 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-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 Susan Middle School's ranking?
Port Susan Middle School is ranked #625 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Port Susan Middle School often compared to?
Port Susan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanwood Middle School, Harbour Pointe Middle School, Haller 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 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Port Susan Middle School?
530 students attend Port Susan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Port Susan Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Susan Middle School?
Port Susan Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port Susan Middle School offer ?
Port Susan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Susan Middle School part of?
Port Susan Middle School is part of Stanwood-Camano School District.
School Reviews
Review Port Susan Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
