Purdy Elementary School
Tel:
(253) 530-4600
- Purdy Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Purdy Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Purdy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Purdy Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 599 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Purdy Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Purdy Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #276 out of 2039 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peninsula School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Purdy Elementary School is Peninsula High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Harbor Ridge Middle School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gig Harbor Peninsula High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,406 student
0.3 miles
14105 Purdy Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400 0.3 9-12 1,406 - Gig Harbor Harbor Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 597 students
3.4 miles
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900 3.4 6-8 597 - Gig Harbor Minter Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
3.6 miles
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253) 530-4300 3.6 K-5 393 - Gig Harbor Henderson Bay Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 128 students
3.7 miles
8402 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700 3.7 9-12 128 - Gig Harbor Discovery Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
3.9 miles
4905 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200 3.9 K-5 517
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