Summary:
Zip code 98467 in University Place, Washington, is served by one middle school, Drum Intermediate, which educates about 639 students in grades 5 through 7 within the highly-ranked University Place School District.
Drum Intermediate is a standout, consistently performing in the top 10-15% of all Washington middle schools over the past three years and currently holding a 5-star rating. Students at the school significantly outperform state averages, with 70% proficient in English and 59% proficient in math and science. A particularly impressive finding is the strong academic growth students show; for example, English proficiency jumps from 57% in 5th grade to 83% by 7th grade, indicating very effective teaching as students advance.
The school operates with a student-teacher ratio of 18-to-1 and serves a diverse economic population, with about 43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. It is part of the University Place School District, which is ranked 9th out of 247 districts in the state, providing a strong educational foundation. While its per-student spending is slightly below the state average, the school's consistent high rankings and notable student progress demonstrate a successful and supportive learning environment for middle school students in the area.
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