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#2127 of 2,228 schools in WA
Explorer Academy
School · South Kitsap School District · Port Orchard, WA
A South Kitsap School District school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2689 HOOVER AVE SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Math 12% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Explorer Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Explorer Academy 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,323/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Orchard), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,807
Median home value
$449,700
Median rent
$1,704/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $18,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Explorer Academy is listed in South Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explorer Academy
Explorer Academy is a public school in Port Orchard, WA, part of South Kitsap School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,127 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explorer Academy
What grades does Explorer Academy serve?
Explorer Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explorer Academy rank in WA?
Explorer Academy ranks #2,127 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Explorer Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Explorer Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Explorer Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explorer Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Explorer Academy a charter school?
No, Explorer Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Explorer Academy a Title I school?
No, Explorer Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explorer Academy?
47.9% of students at Explorer Academy 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kitsap County
- Phone
- (360) 443-3605
- Area population (ZIP 98366)
- 37,692
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 98366; 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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