Average
#1090 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Poulsbo Middle School
Middle School · North Kitsap School District · Poulsbo, WA
A North Kitsap School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2003 NE Hostmark St, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- Math 48% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poulsbo Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 49% 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 61% (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
33.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poulsbo 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poulsbo), 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
$109,416
Median home value
$587,000
Median rent
$1,757/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98370; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Kitsap AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| District ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 3 | Compare → |
| Kingston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 465 | Compare → |
| North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted LearningEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | Not available | 74 | 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.
North Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poulsbo Middle School is listed in North Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poulsbo Middle School
Poulsbo Middle School is a public middle school in Poulsbo, WA, part of North Kitsap School District, serving approximately 670 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poulsbo Middle School
What grades does Poulsbo Middle School serve?
Poulsbo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Poulsbo Middle School?
Poulsbo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poulsbo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poulsbo Middle School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poulsbo Middle School rank in WA?
Poulsbo Middle School ranks #1,090 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Poulsbo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poulsbo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Poulsbo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poulsbo Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Poulsbo Middle School a charter school?
No, Poulsbo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poulsbo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Poulsbo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poulsbo Middle School?
33.4% of students at Poulsbo 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
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (360) 396-3200
- Area population (ZIP 98370)
- 32,997
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 98370; 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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