Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Barker Creek Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barker Creek Community School's student population of 529 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barker Creek Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barker Creek Community School is 0.54, 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
#1541 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barker Creek Community School's ranking?
Barker Creek Community School is ranked #1541 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Barker Creek Community School often compared to?
Barker Creek Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Kitsap Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barker Creek Community School?
The graduation rate of Barker Creek Community School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Barker Creek Community School?
529 students attend Barker Creek Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Barker Creek Community School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barker Creek Community School?
Barker Creek Community School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Barker Creek Community School offer ?
Barker Creek Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barker Creek Community School part of?
Barker Creek Community School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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