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#1557 of 2,228 schools in WA
Key Peninsula Middle School
Middle School · Peninsula School District · Lakebay, WA
A middle school in Lakebay, WA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5510 Key Peninsula Hwy N, Lakebay, WA 98349
- Math 32% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Key Peninsula Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 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 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Key Peninsula Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$84,282
Median home value
$363,400
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98349; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopachuck Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| True Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Goodman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 480 | Compare → |
| Harbor Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 597 | 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.
Peninsula School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Key Peninsula Middle School is listed in Peninsula School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Key Peninsula Middle School
Key Peninsula Middle School is a public middle school in Lakebay, WA, part of Peninsula School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Key Peninsula Middle School
What grades does Key Peninsula Middle School serve?
Key Peninsula Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Key Peninsula Middle School?
Key Peninsula Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Key Peninsula Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Key Peninsula Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Key Peninsula Middle School rank in WA?
Key Peninsula Middle School ranks #1,557 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Key Peninsula Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Key Peninsula Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Key Peninsula Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Key Peninsula Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Key Peninsula Middle School a charter school?
No, Key Peninsula Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Key Peninsula Middle School a Title I school?
No, Key Peninsula Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Key Peninsula Middle School?
42.9% of students at Key Peninsula 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
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (253) 530-4200
- Area population (ZIP 98349)
- 5,021
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 98349; 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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