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.
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.
South Kitsap School District
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.