Peninsula School District
School District · Gig Harbor, Washington
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#32 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,219
$505 vs Washington median
District size
9,069 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Peninsula School District
Peninsula School District is a Gig Harbor, Washington school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 9,069 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. The district invests $17,219 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Peninsula School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harbor Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Peninsula School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 66.3%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Peninsula School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Peninsula School District with test data.
Schools in Peninsula School District
17 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Gig Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 9,069
- Teachers (FTE)
- 491
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Peninsula School District?
The average composite rating for Peninsula School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District spends $17,219 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Peninsula School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Peninsula School District is 18.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Peninsula School District?
Harbor Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Peninsula School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Peninsula School District?
Across schools in Peninsula School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Peninsula School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Peninsula School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WA
Compare Peninsula School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Seattle School District No. 1 (109)
- Spokane School District (69)
- Tacoma School District (69)
- Lake Washington School District (57)
- Federal Way School District (46)
- Kent School District (46)
- Vancouver School District (45)
- Highline School District (43)
- Northshore School District (40)
- Bethel School District (39)
- Evergreen School District (clark) (39)
- Edmonds School District (38)
- Puyallup School District (37)
- Clover Park School District (33)
- Everett School District (33)
- Kennewick School District (33)
- Central Valley School District (32)
- Renton School District (31)
- Bellevue School District (30)
- Issaquah School District (30)
- Pasco School District (29)
- Yakima School District (29)
- Auburn School District (26)
- Bellingham School District (25)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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