Summary:
ZIP code 98332 includes six schools serving approximately 3,594 students from elementary through high school, all within the highly ranked Peninsula School District. The area offers three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, including an alternative program. Overall, the district ranks 18th out of 238 Washington districts, placing it in the 92nd percentile. Traditional schools generally perform well, with five of the six schools ranking at or above the 84th percentile statewide.
The elementary schools are the strongest academic group. Purdy Elementary School has the highest science proficiency, at 83.95%, while Pioneer Elementary School has the best current ranking and the largest three-year ranking improvement. Swift Water Elementary also stands out for strong results and gains in every subject, especially science. Together, the elementary schools average about 72% proficiency in English language arts, 73% in math, and 80% in science. Harbor Ridge Middle School is another solid option, ranking in the 89th percentile and performing slightly above district averages in all three subjects, although its recent science decline is worth monitoring.
At the high school level, Peninsula High School ranks in the 84th percentile and is particularly strong in English language arts, with a graduation rate of 88.1%. Its main weakness is math, where proficiency is well below both district and state results. Henderson Bay Alt High School serves a smaller, specialized student population and reports lower proficiency, graduation, and higher dropout rates than the traditional high school. Its results should be viewed in the context of its alternative mission, while still recognizing that completion and persistence remain important challenges. Overall, families will find strong conventional options, with math at Peninsula and outcomes at Henderson Bay the clearest areas for attention.
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