Harbor Ridge Middle School

9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harbor Ridge Middle School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
597 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor Ridge Middle School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#528 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harbor Ridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harbor Ridge Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harbor Ridge Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harbor Ridge Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Harbor Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harbor Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harbor Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Harbor Ridge Middle School is ranked #528 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Harbor Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Harbor Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodman Middle School, Narrows View Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Harbor Ridge Middle School?
597 students attend Harbor Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Harbor Ridge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor Ridge Middle School?
Harbor Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harbor Ridge Middle School offer ?
Harbor Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harbor Ridge Middle School part of?
Harbor Ridge Middle School is part of Peninsula School District.

School Reviews

5   6/1/2020
I love this school. 10/10 would send my children here.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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