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Blue Heron Middle School

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Blue Heron Middle School ranks 234 th of 514 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

234^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 514 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Washington middle schools

Summary

Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, Washington, serves 222 students in grades 6–8 as part of the Port Townsend School District. It is a relatively small school, with a 15.6 student-teacher ratio and a student population facing somewhat greater economic need than most nearby comparison schools.

Blue Heron’s 2025–2026 ranking improved to 234th of 514 Washington schools, placing it in the 54th percentile, up from the 44th percentile the previous year. However, it currently ranks below nearby Coupeville Middle School, South Whidbey Middle, Sequim Middle School, and North Whidbey Middle School. Academically, science is the school’s clearest strength: 53.52% of students were proficient, slightly above the statewide rate. English language arts proficiency was 51.05%, close to the state average, while math was much weaker at 31.22%, the lowest among the nearby comparison schools.

Math is the most important area for parents to watch. Proficiency declines from 37.65% in sixth grade to 25.35% in eighth grade, and eighth-grade ELA is also relatively low at 42.25%. ELA improved substantially after a weak 2024–2025 result, but math has remained near 31% for four consecutive years. Blue Heron reported $23,485 in spending per student—higher than every comparison school—and its student-teacher ratio is more favorable than those at Sequim Middle School and South Whidbey Middle. Those resources may support closer relationships, though the results suggest the school still needs sustained improvement in upper-grade math and ELA.

222

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,485

Per pupil spending ?

53.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368-3323

(360) 680-5661

District: Port Townsend School District

Students who attend Blue Heron Middle School usually attend:

High:

Port Townsend High School

Feeder schools for Blue Heron Middle School:

Elementary:

Salish Coast Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2011 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (41% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2011

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg50%

Washington avg48%

234^th of 514

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 12 pts since 2019

From top 34% (2019) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

81^st of 238Port Townsend School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	71.7	295 of 1054	72.0%	★★★★☆
2017	65.7	370 of 1056	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.4	475 of 1053	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.7	614 of 1067	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.6	520 of 1106	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.6	557 of 1097	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.5	413 of 1092	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.9	580 of 1088	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	71.0	252 of 1008	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	60.5	406 of 1004	59.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	62.3	239 of 854	72.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	54.3	413 of 1025	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	72.8	27 of 128	78.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	19.4	574 of 637	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	53.9	414 of 943	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.3	415 of 833	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	234 of 514	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.7	301 of 534	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.5	230 of 535	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.2	223 of 539	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.4	283 of 541	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.2	239 of 529	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.1	173 of 512	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.7	88 of 498	82.3%	★★★★☆
2012	58.8	188 of 497	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.1	171 of 492	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.2	149 of 483	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.8	218 of 476	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.3	138 of 466	70.4%	★★★★☆
2007	49.4	235 of 463	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.0	206 of 449	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.0	206 of 425	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.0	179 of 421	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	224 of 443	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.8	259 of 471	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.2	147 of 464	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.6	198 of 464	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	214 of 479	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	210 of 469	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.2	147 of 452	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	57.6	130 of 344	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	189 of 453	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.4	216 of 457	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.0	153 of 455	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.4	207 of 463	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.3	295 of 475	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.3	194 of 458	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.3	136 of 448	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	212 of 454	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.9	291 of 472	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.1	256 of 466	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.6	214 of 470	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.7	313 of 480	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.3	214 of 476	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.3	174 of 453	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	46.8	124 of 244	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	97 of 250	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	34.7	144 of 231	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.3	142 of 268	47.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	38.8	274 of 453	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.4	353 of 488	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.3	239 of 486	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.1	274 of 488	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.0	313 of 488	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.5	273 of 480	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.3	219 of 470	53.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Multi-racial (2021)79th percentile

Female (2021)75th percentile

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)72nd percentile

Male (2021)60th percentile

White (2021)56th percentile

Special Education (2018)10th percentile-62 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2019)62nd percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)49th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)49th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)40th percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2019)38th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science54%+3 vs state

English Language Arts51%~ state avg

Math31%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)			SBAC English Language Arts (2026)					SBAC Math (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Heron Middle School	Public	6-8	3939 San Juan Ave	Port Townsend	98368	Jefferson County	Port Townsend School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 680-5661	222	14	15.6	53.6%	169 (76.1%)	5 (2.3%)	25 (11.3%)	8 (3.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	48.9	234^th of 514 public middle schools	54.5%		40.7	301^st of 534 public middle schools	43.6%	67		53.5	53.5		52.9	56.8	42.3	51.1		37.7	29.6	25.4	31.2	$23,485	$3,335	$20,150
Coupeville Middle School	Public	6-8	501 South Main Street	Coupeville	98239	Island County	Coupeville School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 678-2412	158	10	15.6	37.3%	113 (71.5%)	3 (1.9%)	24 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.8%)	70.5	137^th of 514 public middle schools	73.3%		65.7	163^rd of 534 public middle schools	69.5%	26		63.0	63.0		57.1	62.0	67.1	61.8		40.5	49.3	32.9	40.8	$17,729	$518	$17,211
Oak Harbor Intermediate School	Public	5-6	150 SW Sixth Ave.	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 279-5300	767	44	17.3	44.7%	393 (51.2%)	39 (5.1%)	170 (22.2%)	49 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	104 (13.6%)								(n/a)	55.4		55.4	53.6	56.0			54.8	39.7	39.6			39.7	$18,289	$127	$18,162
North Whidbey Middle School	Public	7-8	67 NE Izett St.	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 279-5500	705	43	16.2	42.3%	368 (52.2%)	34 (4.8%)	141 (20.0%)	42 (6.0%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.8%)	103 (14.6%)	60.4	175^th of 514 public middle schools	66.0%		54.8	217^th of 534 public middle schools	59.4%	42		52.5	52.5			58.5	58.6	58.6			38.8	34.7	36.8	$18,260	$128	$18,132
Sequim Middle School	Public	6-8	301 W. Hendrickson Rd.	Sequim	98382	Clallam County	Sequim School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 582-3500	548	29	19.0	50.4%	395 (72.1%)	6 (1.1%)	88 (16.1%)	7 (1.3%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.7%)	65.9	156^th of 514 public middle schools	69.6%		56.4	210^th of 534 public middle schools	60.7%	54		63.5	63.5		48.7	50.9	67.4	56.1		43.9	34.8	48.3	42.3	$16,261	$1,035	$15,226
South Whidbey Middle	Public	6-8	5675 Maxwelton Road	Langley	98260	Island County	South Whidbey School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 221-4300	290	12	24.8	34.5%	234 (80.7%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (9.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)	67.8	147^th of 514 public middle schools	71.4%		52	232^nd of 534 public middle schools	56.6%	85		55.6	55.6		53.7	51.5	62.0	55.8		46.3	44.9	45.5	45.6	$14,702	$445	$14,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Heron Middle School

How many students attend Blue Heron Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 222 students attended Blue Heron Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Heron Middle School?

Students at Blue Heron Middle School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Blue Heron Middle School a good school?

Blue Heron Middle School ranks 234^th of 514 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Blue Heron Middle School in?

Port Townsend School District

What high school do graduates of Blue Heron Middle School attend?

Students who attend Blue Heron Middle School usually go on to attend Port Townsend High School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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