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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 98349

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At a glance

School

444

Students

Top rankedKey Peninsula Middle School316^th of 534 Washington middle schools

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Summary:

Zip code 98349 in the Lakebay, Washington area is served by one middle school, Key Peninsula Middle School, which educates approximately 444 students in grades 6 through 8 within the highly-ranked Peninsula School District.

Key Peninsula Middle School shows notable academic challenges, particularly when compared to its own district. While the Peninsula School District is a top performer statewide, the middle school's proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science are significantly below the district average by over 20 percentage points in each subject. Its state rankings have also been volatile, dropping to the 41st percentile for the 2024-2025 school year. A concerning trend is that student performance in both English and Math declines from 6th to 8th grade, suggesting potential issues with curriculum or support systems in the upper grades.

Despite these academic struggles, the school has a moderate student-teacher ratio and a per-student spending level above the national average. The gap between the school's performance and the district's high standing indicates localized challenges that may require specific intervention. For parents, this means the school is part of a strong district system but currently faces hurdles in translating district resources and reputation into consistent, high-level academic outcomes for its middle school students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	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 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
Key Peninsula Middle School	Public	6-8	5510 Key Peninsula Hwy N	Lakebay	98349	Pierce County	Peninsula School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 530-4200	444	24	18.1	41.9%	311 (70.0%)	2 (0.5%)	63 (14.2%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	55 (12.4%)	38.1	316^th of 534 public middle schools	40.8%		47	265^th of 535 public middle schools	50.5%	51	40.4	40.4	47.1	45.0	39.1	43.5	37.9	32.8	31.4	34.0	$17,602	$439	$17,162

Cities Near Zip Code 98349

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lakebay	1.98 mi	2	150^th
Vaughn	4.44 mi	1	124^th
Gig Harbor	4.78 mi	14	22^nd
Grapeview	7.25 mi	1	96^th
Anderson Island	8.62 mi	1

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.