Serving 265 students in grades 6-8, Blue Heron Middle 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 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Heron Middle School's student population of 265 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Heron Middle 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 Blue Heron Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1368 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
79%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Heron Middle School's ranking?
Blue Heron Middle School is ranked #1368 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Blue Heron Middle School often compared to?
Blue Heron Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salish Coast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Blue Heron Middle School?
265 students attend Blue Heron Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blue Heron Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Heron Middle School?
Blue Heron Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blue Heron Middle School offer ?
Blue Heron Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blue Heron Middle School part of?
Blue Heron Middle School is part of Port Townsend School District.
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