Serving 713 students in grades 6-8, Poulsbo Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poulsbo Middle School serves the southwest part of Poulsbo, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 48 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poulsbo Middle School's student population of 713 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
Poulsbo Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poulsbo Middle School is 0.55, 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
#708 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
63%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poulsbo Middle School's ranking?
Poulsbo Middle School is ranked #708 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Poulsbo Middle School often compared to?
Poulsbo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Poulsbo Middle School?
713 students attend Poulsbo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Poulsbo Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poulsbo Middle School?
Poulsbo Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poulsbo Middle School offer ?
Poulsbo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poulsbo Middle School part of?
Poulsbo Middle School is part of North Kitsap School District.
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