Excellent
#22 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
Middle School · Bainbridge Island School District · Bainbridge Island, WA
A Bainbridge Island School District middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9343 NE Sportsman Club Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- Math 79% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 83% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sonoji Sakai Intermediate 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bainbridge Island), 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
$159,882
Median home value
$1,076,200
Median rent
$2,081/mo
College educated
75%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Special Education ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Chief Kitsap AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 78 | 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.
Bainbridge Island School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is listed in Bainbridge Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is a public middle school in Bainbridge Island, WA, part of Bainbridge Island School District, serving approximately 459 students in grades 5th-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
What grades does Sonoji Sakai Intermediate serve?
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sonoji Sakai Intermediate rank in WA?
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate ranks #22 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sonoji Sakai Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonoji Sakai Intermediate has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sonoji Sakai Intermediate a charter school?
No, Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sonoji Sakai Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Sonoji Sakai Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sonoji Sakai Intermediate?
10.2% of students at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (206) 780-6500
- Area population (ZIP 98110)
- 24,607
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 98110; 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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