Marcus Whitman Middle School

Summary:

Marcus Whitman Middle School is a public middle school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 686 and is part of the South Kitsap School District.

Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $19,251, Marcus Whitman Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.65% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 24.8% were proficient or better in math, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also struggles to support the academic success of several student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile of Washington middle schools for White students, Multi-racial students, Special Education students, and Military Connected students.

When compared to other middle schools in the South Kitsap School District, such as John Sedgwick Middle School and Cedar Heights Middle School, Marcus Whitman Middle School consistently underperforms, ranking significantly lower in the state. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, suggesting that it is facing challenges in improving student outcomes despite its relatively high per-student spending and diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1887 Madrona Dr SE
       Port Orchard, WA  98366


(360) 874-6160

District: South Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,251 Help


Students who attend Marcus Whitman Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Kitsap High School

Feeder schools for Marcus Whitman Middle School:

Elementary:    East Port Orchard Elementary
    Hidden Creek Elementary School
    Orchard Heights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.9% Help


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Compare Details Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.2%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman Middle School is 16.5, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the South Kitsap School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcus Whitman Middle School is $19,251, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the South Kitsap School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marcus Whitman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcus Whitman Middle School 394th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Marcus Whitman Middle School in the ranking list.)

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South Kitsap School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kitsap School District 108th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marcus Whitman Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.60 295th 421 29.9%
2005 33.60 306th 425 28.0%
2006 41.43 277th 449 38.3%
2007 41.42 292nd 463 36.9%
2008 38.31 295th 466 36.7%
2009 35.33 328th 476 31.1%
2010 41.70 300th 483 37.9%
2011 41.18 316th 492 35.8%
2012 37.63 334th 497 32.8%
2013 48.87 253rd 498 49.2%
2015 56.61 182nd 445 59.1%
2016 51.03 209th 443 52.8%
2017 35.19 289th 435 33.6%
2018 36.22 283rd 437 35.2%
2019 41.42 305th 512 40.4%
2021 39.23 308th 529 41.8%
2022 31.23 376th 541 30.5%
2023 33.79 346th 539 35.8%
2024 25.97 394th 535 26.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.83 111th 166 33.1%
2019 36.95 161st 246 34.6%
2021 51.26 115th 250 54.0%
2022 26.12 198th 257 23.0%
2023 25.33 191st 244 21.7%
2024 29.64 177th 243 27.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.51 244th 268 9.0%
2019 22.85 201st 231 13.0%
2021 35.76 128th 210 39.0%
2022 21.76 175th 199 12.1%
2023 28.81 118th 167 29.3%
2024 20.10 149th 179 16.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.52 231st 349 33.8%
2019 39.70 279th 448 37.7%
2021 37.67 291st 458 36.5%
2022 29.25 363rd 475 23.6%
2023 37.07 287th 463 38.0%
2024 32.77 318th 455 30.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.85 315th 376 16.2%
2019 47.78 238th 452 47.3%
2021 43.70 252nd 469 46.3%
2022 32.71 329th 479 31.3%
2023 34.68 296th 464 36.2%
2024 32.16 324th 464 30.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.91 36th 50 28.0%
2021 37.85 30th 44 31.8%
2022 26.16 44th 51 13.7%
2023 46.24 24th 40 40.0%
2024 18.91 43rd 46 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.36 259th 371 30.2%
2019 35.41 291st 453 35.8%
2021 36.38 295th 476 38.0%
2022 28.86 343rd 480 28.5%
2023 30.50 327th 470 30.4%
2024 21.07 382nd 466 18.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.97 73rd 161 54.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.41 103rd 259 60.2%
2019 64.84 96th 344 72.1%
2021 45.71 168th 353 52.4%
2022 29.48 255th 360 29.2%
2023 40.02 186th 336 44.6%
2024 34.40 220th 344 36.0%
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Rank History for White students at Marcus Whitman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.21 268th 325 17.5%
2019 28.61 357th 470 24.0%
2021 29.66 344th 480 28.3%
2022 24.18 393rd 488 19.5%
2023 24.53 384th 488 21.3%
2024 16.47 428th 486 11.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Marcus Whitman Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 610 13 52 29 28 n/a n/a 0 732
1989 642 12 36 20 37 n/a n/a 0 747
1990 675 16 47 26 36 n/a n/a 0 800
1991 679 14 40 22 38 n/a n/a 0 793
1992 691 14 53 18 24 n/a n/a 0 800
1993 820 14 61 12 26 n/a n/a 0 933
1994 849 22 67 22 28 n/a n/a 0 988
1995 917 44 70 23 26 n/a n/a 0 1080
1996 917 44 70 23 26 n/a n/a 0 1080
1997 940 31 83 29 29 n/a n/a 0 1112
1998 925 30 89 27 29 n/a n/a 0 1100
1999 872 41 95 31 23 n/a n/a 0 1062
2000 827 49 95 33 35 n/a n/a 0 1039
2001 759 43 90 42 26 n/a n/a 0 960
2002 727 44 83 41 36 n/a n/a 0 931
2003 727 44 83 41 36 n/a n/a 0 931
2004 741 43 81 31 32 n/a n/a 0 928
2005 740 40 92 34 27 n/a n/a 22 955
2006 655 40 102 27 20 n/a n/a 15 859
2007 623 46 104 34 24 n/a n/a 17 848
2008 596 38 85 32 27 n/a n/a 44 822
2009 609 25 76 41 32 n/a n/a 67 850
2010 555 25 68 46 18 n/a n/a 55 767
2011 499 13 35 97 8 15 96 0 763
2012 505 15 25 82 5 14 95 0 741
2013 504 21 24 80 5 10 96 0 740
2014 505 14 29 89 5 15 85 0 742
2015 535 12 29 98 3 17 84 0 778
2016 489 11 29 94 6 17 75 0 721
2017 480 9 24 78 13 17 75 0 696
2018 437 13 19 79 6 14 97 0 665
2019 418 14 16 87 6 15 104 0 660
2020 440 16 23 112 10 21 91 0 713
2021 439 15 18 109 10 14 99 0 704
2022 392 17 28 111 8 13 78 0 647
2023 413 18 29 124 8 15 79 0 686

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marcus Whitman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 732 34.0 21.5 0
1989 747 35.0 21.3 n/a
1990 800 37.0 21.6 0
1991 793 35.8 22.1 n/a
1992 800 37.0 21.6 n/a
1993 933 43.9 21.3 n/a
1994 988 49.3 20.0 n/a
1995 1080 48.3 22.4 n/a
1996 1080 48.3 22.4 n/a
1997 1112 50.6 22.0 n/a
1998 1100 49.6 22.2 n/a
1999 1062 48.2 22.0 n/a
2000 1039 48.2 21.6 n/a
2001 960 44.4 21.6 n/a
2002 931 46.7 19.9 30.8
2003 931 46.7 19.9 30.8
2004 928 48.0 19.3 31.5
2005 955 48.0 19.9 31.7
2006 859 44.6 19.3 33.8
2007 848 42.3 20.0 32
2008 822 42.6 19.3 37.4
2009 850 42.6 20.0 41.5
2010 767 41.2 18.6 45.1
2011 763 38.8 19.6 26.6
2012 741 38.1 19.4 51.1
2013 740 38.0 19.4 25.4
2014 742 n/a n/a 49.3
2015 778 36.0 21.6 47.8
2016 721 37.0 19.4 47.2
2017 696 38.2 18.2 45.5
2018 665 38.6 17.1 46.2
2019 660 38.9 16.9 43.9
2020 713 40.3 17.6 46.7
2021 704 42.5 16.5 46.6
2022 647 41.6 15.5 48.4
2023 686 41.4 16.5 59.9

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 Marcus Whitman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 732 34.0 21.5 0
1989 747 35.0 21.3 n/a
1990 800 37.0 21.6 0
1991 793 35.8 22.1 n/a
1992 800 37.0 21.6 n/a
1993 933 43.9 21.3 n/a
1994 988 49.3 20.0 n/a
1995 1080 48.3 22.4 n/a
1996 1080 48.3 22.4 n/a
1997 1112 50.6 22.0 n/a
1998 1100 49.6 22.2 n/a
1999 1062 48.2 22.0 n/a
2000 1039 48.2 21.6 n/a
2001 960 44.4 21.6 n/a
2002 931 46.7 19.9 30.8
2003 931 46.7 19.9 30.8
2004 928 48.0 19.3 31.5
2005 955 48.0 19.9 31.7
2006 859 44.6 19.3 33.8
2007 848 42.3 20.0 32
2008 822 42.6 19.3 37.4
2009 850 42.6 20.0 41.5
2010 767 41.2 18.6 45.1
2011 763 38.8 19.6 26.6
2012 741 38.1 19.4 51.1
2013 740 38.0 19.4 25.4
2014 742 n/a n/a 49.3
2015 778 36.0 21.6 47.8
2016 721 37.0 19.4 47.2
2017 696 38.2 18.2 45.5
2018 665 38.6 17.1 46.2
2019 660 38.9 16.9 43.9
2020 713 40.3 17.6 46.7
2021 704 42.5 16.5 46.6
2022 647 41.6 15.5 48.4
2023 686 41.4 16.5 59.9

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.2%0.0%0.0%0.4%4.0%97.2%97.6%97.6%96.8%97.2%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.1%0.2%0.6%3.6%98.2%98.5%97.8%97.2%97.9%98.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marcus Whitman Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $748 (4.9%) $14,451 (95.1%) $15,200
2020 $570 (4.5%) $11,964 (95.5%) $12,534
2021 $917 (5.1%) $17,035 (94.9%) $17,952
2022 $2,253 (11.7%) $16,998 (88.3%) $19,251

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcus Whitman Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 346th of 539 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus Whitman Middle School)52.943.6
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)61.454.3
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Marcus Whitman Middle School)40.733.5
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)51.945.5
 6.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus Whitman Middle School)59.743.8
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)61.858.6
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Marcus Whitman Middle School)41.529
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)47.342.4
 5%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus Whitman Middle School)58.645
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)62.556.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Marcus Whitman Middle School)36.424.4
 12%
   8th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)41.335
 6.3%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Marcus Whitman Middle School)52.633.5
 19.1%
   8th Grade Science (South Kitsap School District)50.644.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marcus Whitman Middle School)56.844.1
 12.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)64.455.8
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Marcus Whitman Middle School)39.529
 10.5%
   All Grades Math (South Kitsap School District)52.242.9
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Marcus Whitman Middle School)52.633.5
 19.1%
   All Grades Science (South Kitsap School District)54.548.3
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students660686
 3.9%
African American1418
 28.6%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian1629
 81.3%
Hispanic87124
 42.5%
Pacific Islander1515
White418413
 1.2%
Two or More Races10479
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%59.9%
 16%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marcus Whitman Middle School

Students who attend Marcus Whitman Middle School usually go on to attend South Kitsap High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 686 students attended Marcus Whitman Middle School.

Students at Marcus Whitman Middle School are 60% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks 394th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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.

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