Catalyst Public Schools

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Catalyst Public Schools ranks 396 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Catalyst Public Schools is a public charter elementary school (grades K-8) located in Bremerton, Washington, serving a diverse student population of 434 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency, with particularly strong performance among Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students.

Catalyst Public Schools stands out for its academic excellence, with an overall ELA proficiency of 52.65% and Math proficiency of 47.65% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's Hispanic students ranked 6th out of 651 Washington elementary schools in ELA proficiency, earning a 5-star rating, while its low-SES students ranked 215th out of 1,024 in ELA proficiency, earning a 4-star rating. This strong performance may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 16.5 over the past three years, as well as its higher spending per student ($15,790 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average.

Catalyst Public Schools outperforms many of the nearby public schools in the Bremerton School District and South Kitsap School District, particularly in ELA and Math proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Catalyst's overall ELA proficiency of 52.65% was significantly higher than the Bremerton School District's average of 37.9% and the South Kitsap School District's average of 54.15%. This consistent performance, along with the school's focus on serving a diverse student population, suggests that Catalyst Public Schools may be a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310

(360) 207-0229

District: Catalyst Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
396^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,790

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Two or more races:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Catalyst Public Schools ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Catalyst Public Schools ranks better than 60.4% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Catalyst Public Schools is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Catalyst Public Schools is 15.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Catalyst Public Schools is $15,790.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Catalyst Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Catalyst Public Schools 396^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Catalyst Public Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Catalyst Public Schools 212^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Catalyst Public Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Catalyst Public Schools 62^nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Catalyst Public Schools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	62.51	380^th	1107	65.7%
2022	64.88	378^th	1169	67.7%
2023	47.99	580^th	1169	50.4%
2024	63.83	396^th	1168	66.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	83.72	65^th	854	92.4%
2022	84.73	63^rd	1019	93.8%
2023	51.80	472^nd	1013	53.4%
2024	71.95	215^th	1024	79.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	50.70	456^th	1008	54.8%
2022	61.92	384^th	1100	65.1%
2023	29.10	800^th	1094	26.9%
2024	56.86	435^th	1093	60.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.93	30^th	32	6.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	66.10	318^th	1025	69.0%
2022	65.78	345^th	1113	69.0%
2023	55.68	445^th	1099	59.5%
2024	67.53	329^th	1099	70.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.72	6^th	651	99.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	56.10	389^th	943	58.7%
2022	56.35	429^th	1031	58.4%
2023	54.70	447^th	1011	55.8%
2024	60.77	386^th	1009	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Catalyst Public Schools

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Rank History for all middle school students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	61.71	178^th	529	66.4%
2022	69.78	139^th	541	74.3%
2023	57.48	196^th	539	63.6%
2024	55.61	212^th	535	60.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	78.67	42^nd	458	90.8%
2022	90.29	19^th	475	96.0%
2023	76.99	60^th	463	87.0%
2024	51.00	207^th	455	54.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	46.19	234^th	469	50.1%
2023	46.48	228^th	464	50.9%
2024	53.58	199^th	464	57.1%

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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.93	42^nd	44	4.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	69.94	118^th	476	75.2%
2022	80.28	84^th	480	82.5%
2023	65.49	138^th	470	70.6%
2024	55.34	187^th	466	59.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	62.36	157^th	480	67.3%
2022	71.41	111^th	488	77.3%
2023	59.24	170^th	488	65.2%
2024	50.77	230^th	486	52.7%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Catalyst Public Schools

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	100	16	3	23	1	2	19	1	165
2022	180	24	9	34	1	1	40	3	292
2023	256	38	16	66	4	2	52	0	434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Catalyst Public Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	165	9.9	16.5	36.4
2022	292	21.0	13.9	51.7
2023	434	27.8	15.5	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Catalyst Public Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	165	9.9	16.5	36.4
2022	292	21.0	13.9	51.7
2023	434	27.8	15.5	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2021	85.9%	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%	0.0%	88.2%	89.4%	89.4%	89.4%	89.4%	92.9%	88.2%	89.4%	89.4%
2022	85.9%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	89.7%	88.5%	88.5%	88.5%	87.2%	88.5%	88.5%	87.2%	87.2%
2023	94.8%	1.7%	0.0%	3.5%	0.0%	94.8%	96.6%	96.6%	96.6%	94.8%	94.8%	96.6%	94.8%	94.8%
2024	89.3%	5.4%	0.0%	0.0%	3.6%	89.3%	91.1%	91.1%	91.1%	91.1%	92.9%	89.3%	91.1%	91.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Catalyst Public Schools

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$947 (5.6%)	$15,887 (94.4%)	$16,834
2022	$826 (5.2%)	$14,964 (94.8%)	$15,790

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Schools Near Catalyst Public Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)							SBAC Math (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Catalyst Public Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	1305 Ironsides Ave	Bremerton	98310	Kitsap County	Catalyst Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(360) 207-0229	434	28	15.5	48.4%	256 (59.0%)	38 (8.8%)	66 (15.2%)	16 (3.7%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	52 (12.0%)	63.8	396^th of 1168 public elementary schools	66.1%		48	580^th of 1169 public elementary schools	50.4%	184	66.0	42.2	54.4	53.3	47.3	70.8	60.0	28.6	57.8	52.7	55.0	50.9	46.8	43.2	32.7	55.8	47.7	89.3	89.3	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	92.9	89.3	91.1	91.1	$15,790	$826	$14,964
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Spruce Avenue	Bremerton	98310	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4500	398	28	14.2	68.3%	205 (51.5%)	12 (3.0%)	89 (22.4%)	19 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	57 (14.3%)	30.8	806^th of 1168 public elementary schools	31.0%		30.5	823^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	29.6%	17	52.1		52.1	38.3	25.4	43.7				36.1	56.7	17.5	33.8				35.6	71.9	76.6	79.7	79.7	79.7	75.0	85.9	73.4	75.0	75.0	$18,580	$1,082	$17,497
Naval Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Olympic Avenue	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4400	334	25	13.3	74.0%	117 (35.0%)	9 (2.7%)	142 (42.5%)	11 (3.3%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	44 (13.2%)	22.8	931^st of 1168 public elementary schools	20.3%		8.8	1119^th of 1169 public elementary schools	4.3%	188	40.0		40.0	39.0	35.5	27.0				33.9	45.2	25.8	28.6				34.3	85.7	85.7	92.9	92.9	92.9	88.1	92.9	92.9	88.1	88.1	$21,825	$1,489	$20,336
Armin Jahr Elementary	Public	K-5	800 Dibb Street	Bremerton	98310	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4100	380	28	13.5	82.9%	129 (33.9%)	23 (6.1%)	174 (45.8%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	36 (9.5%)	21	956^th of 1168 public elementary schools	18.2%		21.2	959^th of 1169 public elementary schools	18.0%	3	34.7		34.7	16.7	44.1	41.7				33.0	19.4	25.0	39.1				26.3	78.1	84.2	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	87.8	82.9	82.9	82.9	$20,553	$1,667	$18,885
Crownhill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Rocky Point Rd	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4200	329	25	13.1	61.4%	199 (60.5%)	10 (3.0%)	51 (15.5%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (17.6%)	51.2	546^th of 1168 public elementary schools	53.3%		72.3	301^st of 1169 public elementary schools	74.3%	245	42.6		42.6	44.4	67.3	47.3				53.9	66.7	52.9	31.5				48.2	85.4	85.4	90.2	90.2	90.2	85.4	90.2	87.8	85.4	85.4	$20,539	$1,985	$18,554
Bremerton Homelink Program	Public	K-8	1500 Rocky Point Rd	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 473-4200	61	2	30.5	42.6%	45 (73.8%)	2 (3.3%)	8 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	4 (6.6%)	66.2	363^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	68.9%					(n/a)			45.5	75.0	62.5		50.0			48.9	50.0			41.7			28.9											$9,105	$463	$8,642
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	520 S National Ave	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4600	313	26	12.0	74.1%	140 (44.7%)	15 (4.8%)	91 (29.1%)	11 (3.5%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	48 (15.3%)	16.7	1019^th of 1168 public elementary schools	12.8%		20	975^th of 1169 public elementary schools	16.6%	44	45.5		45.5	24.3	25.6	38.6				29.8	27.0	31.0	20.9				26.2	63.9	68.9	68.9	68.9	68.9	70.5	80.3	68.9	70.5	70.5	$20,459	$2,065	$18,394
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 California Ave E	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 443-3230	478	29	16.7	41.6%	314 (65.7%)	14 (2.9%)	61 (12.8%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	71 (14.9%)	53.6	514^th of 1168 public elementary schools	56.0%		49.8	548^th of 1169 public elementary schools	53.1%	34	62.0		62.0	48.2	42.6	57.0				49.8	63.0	44.3	41.8				50.2	94.0	94.0	95.5	95.5	95.5	94.0	95.5	95.5	94.0	94.0	$17,178	$1,574	$15,604
Pinecrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5530 Pine Rd NE	Bremerton	98311	Kitsap County	Central Kitsap School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 662-9200	426	27	15.6	50.2%	214 (50.2%)	13 (3.1%)	80 (18.8%)	32 (7.5%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.3%)	70 (16.4%)	37	719^th of 1168 public elementary schools	38.4%		36.6	733^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	37.3%	14	53.1		53.1	44.6	51.6	46.2				47.4	35.4	35.5	32.8				34.6	95.9	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	95.9	98.6	98.6	95.9	95.9	$16,978	$1,492	$15,486
Orchard Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2288 Fircrest Dr SE	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 443-3530	549	39	13.9	50.3%	340 (61.9%)	13 (2.4%)	66 (12.0%)	11 (2.0%)	12 (2.2%)	13 (2.4%)	94 (17.1%)	59.7	449^th of 1168 public elementary schools	61.6%		61.7	412^th of 1169 public elementary schools	64.8%	37	73.2		73.2	44.1	42.7	73.8				55.0	52.3	44.9	53.7				50.5	91.3	92.4	94.6	94.6	94.6	92.4	93.5	93.5	92.4	92.4	$20,857	$2,963	$17,894

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What is the racial makeup of Catalyst Public Schools?

Students at Catalyst Public Schools are 59% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 9% African American, 4% Asian.

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Catalyst Public Schools ranks 396^th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Catalyst Public Schools.

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