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South Kitsap School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,196 students in South Kitsap School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in South Kitsap School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
9,196 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
539 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
South Kitsap School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
88 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
310 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,330 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
26%
# Black Students
150 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
5,954 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
65%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
161 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,171 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
672
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
715
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
702
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
678
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
732
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
675
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
702
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
694
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
729
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
688
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
692
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
665
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
719
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,315 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,039
$18,857
Spending / Student
$18,315
$19,309
Best South Kitsap School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Se Mullenix Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 433-3290
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 433-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
South Colby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3281 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4183 Sunnyslope Rd Sw
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
John Sedgwick Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8995 Se Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2288 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Olalla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Se Denny Bond Blvd
Olalla, WA 98359
(360) 443-3350
Olalla, WA 98359
(360) 443-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2220 Pottery Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #88.
Burley Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Sw Lakeway Blvd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3110
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Explorer Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1723 Wolves Dr
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
Rank: #1010.
Discovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #1111.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 California Ave E
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3230
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1212.
South Kitsap High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,389 students
Rank: #1313.
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5455 Converse Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3050
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1414.
Sidney Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sw Birch Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3400
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1515.
East Port Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2649 Hoover Ave Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3170
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1616.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1887 Madrona Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madrona Heights
Magnet School
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District manages 17 public schools serving 9,196 students.
What is the rank of South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District is ranked #73 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Kitsap School District?
65% of South Kitsap School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is South Kitsap School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,315 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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