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Barker Creek Community School
School · Central Kitsap School District · Silverdale, WA
A Central Kitsap School District school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8, Silverdale, WA 98383
- Math 10% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Barker Creek Community School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 18 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Barker Creek Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,062/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,902
Median home value
$565,100
Median rent
$2,076/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrosspointPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barker Creek Community School is listed in Central Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barker Creek Community School
Barker Creek Community School is a public school in Silverdale, WA, part of Central Kitsap School District, serving approximately 529 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 44.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,163 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barker Creek Community School
What grades does Barker Creek Community School serve?
Barker Creek Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Barker Creek Community School?
Barker Creek Community School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barker Creek Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barker Creek Community School is 44.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barker Creek Community School rank in WA?
Barker Creek Community School ranks #2,163 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Barker Creek Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barker Creek Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barker Creek Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barker Creek Community School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Barker Creek Community School a charter school?
No, Barker Creek Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barker Creek Community School a Title I school?
No, Barker Creek Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barker Creek Community School?
50.1% of students at Barker Creek Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 44.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (360) 662-2570
- Area population (ZIP 98383)
- 22,047
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98383; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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