Summary:
In the 98335 zip code of Gig Harbor, Washington, there are two public middle schools, Goodman Middle School and Kopachuck Middle School, both serving grades 6-8 within the highly-ranked Peninsula School District.
Both schools are strong performers, consistently ranking in the top 20% of all Washington middle schools. Kopachuck Middle School stands out as the top performer in the area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide, while Goodman Middle School is also excellent with a 4-star rating in the 82nd percentile. The most significant difference between them is in math proficiency, where Kopachuck's rate of 65.52% is notably higher than Goodman's 48.88%. Both schools exceed state averages in all subjects, and their English Language Arts and science scores are much closer to each other.
An interesting finding is that Kopachuck Middle School achieves its higher academic outcomes with lower per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio than Goodman Middle School. Parents can be confident that both schools in this area provide a high-quality education well above state standards, with Kopachuck showing particular strength in mathematics.
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