Excellent
#381 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 17% in state
John Sedgwick Middle School
Middle School · South Kitsap School District · Port Orchard, WA
A South Kitsap School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
8995 SE SEDGWICK RD, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Math 45% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Sedgwick Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Sedgwick Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Whitman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Explorer AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Cedar Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 660 | 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.
South Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #6 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
John Sedgwick Middle School is listed in South Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Sedgwick Middle School
John Sedgwick Middle School is a public middle school in Port Orchard, WA, part of South Kitsap School District, serving approximately 705 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Sedgwick Middle School
What grades does John Sedgwick Middle School serve?
John Sedgwick Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Sedgwick Middle School?
John Sedgwick Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sedgwick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sedgwick Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Sedgwick Middle School rank in WA?
John Sedgwick Middle School ranks #381 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is John Sedgwick Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Sedgwick Middle School 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 John Sedgwick Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Sedgwick Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Sedgwick Middle School a charter school?
No, John Sedgwick Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Sedgwick Middle School a Title I school?
No, John Sedgwick Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Sedgwick Middle School?
37.7% of students at John Sedgwick Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.0%
- Phone
- (360) 874-6090
- 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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