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#1362 of 2,228 schools in WA

Ridgetop Middle School

Middle School · Central Kitsap School District · Silverdale, WA

A Central Kitsap School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10600 Hillsboro Dr NE, Silverdale, WA 98383

  • Math 40% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$17,364
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Ridgetop Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ridgetop 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,062/100K

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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

$106,902

Median home value

$565,100

Median rent

$2,076/mo

College educated

37.2%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Kitsap Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–81.5 mi591Compare →
Fairview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–81.7 mi588Compare →
Barker Creek Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–123.0 mi529Compare →
CrosspointPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–124.4 mi340Compare →

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.

Central Kitsap School District

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#14 of 19
District spending per student
$17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ridgetop Middle School is listed in Central Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ridgetop Middle School

Ridgetop Middle School is a public middle school in Silverdale, WA, part of Central Kitsap School District, serving approximately 737 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,362 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ridgetop Middle School

What grades does Ridgetop Middle School serve?

Ridgetop Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ridgetop Middle School?

Ridgetop Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgetop Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridgetop Middle School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridgetop Middle School rank in WA?

Ridgetop Middle School ranks #1,362 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Ridgetop Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ridgetop Middle 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 Ridgetop Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgetop Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ridgetop Middle School a charter school?

No, Ridgetop Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ridgetop Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ridgetop Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgetop Middle School?

37.9% of students at Ridgetop 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
737
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kitsap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 98383)
22,047
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
39.7
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 98383; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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