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#1387 of 2,228 schools in WA
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · South Kitsap School District · Port Orchard, WA
A South Kitsap School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5455 CONVERSE ROAD SE, Port Orchard, WA 98367
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hidden Creek Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hidden Creek Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$105,846
Median home value
$507,600
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98367; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Glen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| East Port Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Orchard Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Bethany Lutheran Church & Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 89 | 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.
South Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Hidden Creek Elementary School is listed in South Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hidden Creek Elementary School
Hidden Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Orchard, WA, part of South Kitsap School District, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,387 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hidden Creek Elementary School
What grades does Hidden Creek Elementary School serve?
Hidden Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hidden Creek Elementary School?
Hidden Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Creek Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hidden Creek Elementary School rank in WA?
Hidden Creek Elementary School ranks #1,387 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hidden Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hidden Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Hidden Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Creek Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hidden Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hidden Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hidden Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hidden Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Creek Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Hidden Creek Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Phone
- (360) 443-3050
- Area population (ZIP 98367)
- 32,203
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 98367; 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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