Excellent
#385 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 17% in state
Drum Intermediate
Middle School · University Place School District · University Pla, WA
An University Place School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4909 79TH AVENUE W, University Pla, WA 98467
- Math 54% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drum Intermediate score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drum Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$90,586
Median home value
$580,100
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrows View IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–7 | 0.4 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Charles Wright AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Hudtloff Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| FirwoodEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
University Place School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drum Intermediate is listed in University Place School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drum Intermediate
Drum Intermediate is a public middle school in University Pla, WA, part of University Place School District, serving approximately 633 students in grades 5th-7th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drum Intermediate
What grades does Drum Intermediate serve?
Drum Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Drum Intermediate?
Drum Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drum Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Drum Intermediate is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drum Intermediate rank in WA?
Drum Intermediate ranks #385 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Drum Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Drum Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Drum Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drum Intermediate has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Drum Intermediate a charter school?
No, Drum Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drum Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Drum Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drum Intermediate?
45.5% of students at Drum Intermediate 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
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 633
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (253) 566-5660
- Area population (ZIP 98467)
- 15,241
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 98467; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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