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South Kitsap School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,775 students in South Kitsap School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in South Kitsap School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
9,775 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
572 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
South Kitsap School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 306 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
# American Indian Students
101 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
320 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,313 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
25%
# Black Students
188 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
6,450 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
66%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
180 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,200 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
697
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
654
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
646
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
693
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
671
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
674
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
718
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
756
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
761
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
768
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
848
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
828
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
954
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,230 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,971
$19,148
Spending / Student
$17,230
$19,607
Best South Kitsap School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Colby Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3281 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Se Mullenix Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 433-3290
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 433-3290
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Olalla Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Se Denny Bond Blvd
Olalla, WA 98359
(360) 443-3350
Olalla, WA 98359
(360) 443-3350
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Hidden Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5455 Converse Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3050
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3050
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Heights Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2288 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Grades: PK-6
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4183 Sunnyslope Rd Sw
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #77.
Burley Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Sw Lakeway Blvd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3110
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3110
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
John Sedgwick Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8995 Se Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Grades: 6-9
| 712 students
Rank: #99.
Sidney Glen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Sw Birch Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3400
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #1010.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 California Ave E
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3230
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3230
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
East Port Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2649 Hoover Ave Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3170
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3170
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #1212.
Explorer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1723 Wolves Dr
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Grades: 1-12
| 264 students
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Pottery Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Grades: 6-9
| 631 students
Rank: #1414.
South Kitsap High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,384 students
Rank: #1515.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1887 Madrona Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6160
Grades: 6-9
| 647 students
Rank: #1616.
Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,775 students.
What is the rank of South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District is ranked #60 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Kitsap School District?
66% of South Kitsap School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is South Kitsap School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,230 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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