Serving 36 students in grades 7-9, New Frontiers Junior High 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
22%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)76%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)19%
7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend New Frontiers Junior High School?
36 students attend New Frontiers Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Frontiers Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Frontiers Junior High School?
New Frontiers Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Frontiers Junior High School offer ?
New Frontiers Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is New Frontiers Junior High School part of?
New Frontiers Junior High School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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