Serving 787 students in grades 6-8, Perry G Keithley 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 12% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Perry G Keithley Middle School's student population of 787 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry G Keithley 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 Perry G Keithley Middle School is 0.78, which is more 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
#2001 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
22%
49%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry G Keithley Middle School's ranking?
Perry G Keithley Middle School is ranked #2001 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Perry G Keithley Middle School often compared to?
Perry G Keithley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Ford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School?
787 students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Perry G Keithley Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry G Keithley Middle School?
Perry G Keithley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Perry G Keithley Middle School offer ?
Perry G Keithley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Perry G Keithley Middle School part of?
Perry G Keithley Middle School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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