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Hidden Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Hidden Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 399 and is part of the South Kitsap School District.

While Hidden Creek has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking in the bottom 25% of Washington elementary schools. Additionally, the school's special education and military-connected students perform very poorly, ranking in the bottom 5% and 25% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. Despite its relatively high spending per student, Hidden Creek's performance has declined significantly over the years, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 2-star rating in the most recent years.

Interestingly, Hidden Creek is located in close proximity to several higher-performing elementary schools within the same district, such as Mullenix Ridge Elementary and South Colby Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools. This highlights the need for Hidden Creek to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices to better support student learning and address the persistent achievement gaps among its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5455 Converse Road SE
       Port Orchard, WA  98367

(360) 443-3050

District: South Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
698th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,452 Help


Students who attend Hidden Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marcus Whitman Middle School
High:    South Kitsap High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
Hispanic:
17.5%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Compare Details Hidden Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 59.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62%), Hispanic (17.5%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hidden Creek Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidden Creek Elementary School is $20,452. 5 elementary schools in the South Kitsap School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hidden Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hidden Creek Elementary School 698th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Hidden Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Hidden Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.93 319th 1026 68.9%
2005 71.26 265th 1031 74.3%
2006 68.11 288th 1051 72.6%
2007 72.69 240th 1069 77.5%
2008 72.88 247th 1067 76.9%
2009 79.09 160th 1072 85.1%
2010 74.27 227th 1088 79.1%
2011 69.49 301st 1092 72.4%
2012 75.87 217th 1097 80.2%
2013 66.52 365th 1106 67.0%
2015 67.33 320th 1067 70.0%
2016 52.49 498th 1053 52.7%
2017 53.32 500th 1056 52.7%
2018 56.68 454th 1054 56.9%
2019 76.03 255th 1130 77.4%
2021 43.20 586th 1107 47.1%
2022 40.18 677th 1169 42.1%
2023 43.17 646th 1169 44.7%
2024 38.64 698th 1168 40.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.54 148th 303 51.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.31 161st 637 74.7%
2019 49.83 222nd 566 60.8%
2022 16.35 456th 478 4.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.54 232nd 835 72.2%
2019 87.98 35th 979 96.4%
2021 62.90 235th 854 72.5%
2022 50.71 464th 1019 54.5%
2023 37.04 665th 1013 34.4%
2024 23.68 855th 1024 16.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 343rd 1004 65.8%
2019 79.53 197th 1068 81.6%
2021 33.23 650th 1008 35.5%
2022 37.65 679th 1100 38.3%
2023 44.93 585th 1094 46.5%
2024 35.70 701st 1093 35.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.86 9th 50 82.0%
2023 44.37 34th 48 29.2%
2024 34.62 31st 39 20.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.87 515th 999 48.4%
2019 68.39 329th 1075 69.4%
2021 50.65 453rd 1025 55.8%
2022 41.58 614th 1113 44.8%
2023 39.97 644th 1099 41.4%
2024 40.55 648th 1099 41.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.62 21st 697 97.0%
2022 44.19 357th 694 48.6%
2023 62.75 191st 633 69.8%
2024 55.93 278th 651 57.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hidden Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.11 471st 833 43.5%
2019 65.01 362nd 1027 64.8%
2021 31.55 671st 943 28.8%
2022 27.27 806th 1031 21.8%
2023 30.04 753rd 1011 25.5%
2024 27.71 773rd 1009 23.4%
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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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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hidden Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 513 14 27 14 8 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 503 18 40 11 6 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 531 22 43 13 8 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 493 24 49 15 7 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 489 20 35 10 14 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 489 20 35 10 14 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 514 20 51 15 15 n/a n/a 0 615
1998 490 15 59 20 18 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 473 14 61 15 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 459 18 51 15 9 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 450 11 52 13 14 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 443 23 44 14 12 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 443 23 44 14 12 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 430 19 47 16 9 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 465 22 63 15 8 n/a n/a 0 573
2006 455 19 61 24 5 n/a n/a 4 568
2007 423 17 59 16 2 n/a n/a 8 525
2008 424 13 50 27 1 n/a n/a 17 532
2009 451 12 43 30 5 n/a n/a 23 564
2010 430 12 42 26 7 n/a n/a 28 545
2011 405 5 20 78 4 6 51 0 569
2012 398 2 21 71 5 3 52 0 552
2013 383 4 20 82 6 4 60 0 559
2014 370 3 23 69 6 4 64 0 539
2015 378 1 21 77 6 7 66 0 556
2016 358 3 20 69 7 8 62 0 527
2017 358 1 18 66 8 7 54 0 512
2018 313 6 12 61 5 2 55 0 454
2019 289 9 9 67 7 0 66 0 447
2020 272 9 7 68 8 1 55 0 420
2021 219 8 6 59 9 1 54 0 356
2022 238 8 14 65 5 2 37 0 369
2023 247 7 14 75 10 5 41 0 399
2024 245 10 18 69 3 6 44 0 395

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 Hidden Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 576 25.9 22.2 n/a
1992 578 29.9 19.3 n/a
1993 617 30.0 20.6 n/a
1994 588 29.5 19.9 n/a
1995 568 26.7 21.3 n/a
1996 568 26.7 21.3 n/a
1997 615 29.3 21.0 n/a
1998 602 29.5 20.4 n/a
1999 571 30.1 19.0 n/a
2000 552 29.3 18.8 n/a
2001 540 28.1 19.2 n/a
2002 536 31.1 17.2 28.2
2003 536 31.1 17.2 28.2
2004 521 30.0 17.4 29.8
2005 573 30.5 18.8 26.7
2006 568 30.8 18.4 27.5
2007 525 29.7 17.7 29
2008 532 28.0 19.0 25.8
2009 564 28.0 20.1 28.5
2010 545 29.2 18.6 32.7
2011 569 28.6 19.8 26.5
2012 552 27.4 20.0 38.4
2013 559 29.0 19.2 29
2014 539 n/a n/a 38
2015 556 32.0 17.3 37.6
2016 527 29.0 18.1 42.5
2017 512 29.3 17.4 43.2
2018 454 28.3 16.0 41.4
2019 447 27.3 16.3 40.7
2020 420 29.5 14.2 38.8
2021 356 28.5 12.4 33.1
2022 369 27.9 13.1 37.4
2023 399 29.4 13.5 46.4
2024 395 29.7 13.2 48.6

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 Hidden Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 576 25.9 22.2 n/a
1992 578 29.9 19.3 n/a
1993 617 30.0 20.6 n/a
1994 588 29.5 19.9 n/a
1995 568 26.7 21.3 n/a
1996 568 26.7 21.3 n/a
1997 615 29.3 21.0 n/a
1998 602 29.5 20.4 n/a
1999 571 30.1 19.0 n/a
2000 552 29.3 18.8 n/a
2001 540 28.1 19.2 n/a
2002 536 31.1 17.2 28.2
2003 536 31.1 17.2 28.2
2004 521 30.0 17.4 29.8
2005 573 30.5 18.8 26.7
2006 568 30.8 18.4 27.5
2007 525 29.7 17.7 29
2008 532 28.0 19.0 25.8
2009 564 28.0 20.1 28.5
2010 545 29.2 18.6 32.7
2011 569 28.6 19.8 26.5
2012 552 27.4 20.0 38.4
2013 559 29.0 19.2 29
2014 539 n/a n/a 38
2015 556 32.0 17.3 37.6
2016 527 29.0 18.1 42.5
2017 512 29.3 17.4 43.2
2018 454 28.3 16.0 41.4
2019 447 27.3 16.3 40.7
2020 420 29.5 14.2 38.8
2021 356 28.5 12.4 33.1
2022 369 27.9 13.1 37.4
2023 399 29.4 13.5 46.4
2024 395 29.7 13.2 48.6

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

Hidden Creek Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.4%0.0%1.4%4.3%97.1%95.7%97.1%92.9%95.7%95.7%
201793.6%0.0%0.0%3.9%2.6%97.4%97.4%97.4%96.2%98.7%97.4%
201891.3%0.0%1.5%2.9%4.4%95.7%94.2%94.2%92.8%94.2%94.2%
201989.6%1.5%3.0%0.0%6.0%91.0%91.0%92.5%89.6%91.0%91.0%
202092.1%1.6%1.6%3.2%0.0%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%93.7%
202194.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.8%98.2%96.4%100.0%96.4%96.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.4%
202297.0%1.5%0.0%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202394.3%1.9%0.0%0.0%3.8%94.3%94.3%98.1%94.3%94.3%96.2%96.2%96.2%94.3%
202491.3%1.5%0.0%0.0%5.8%92.8%92.8%94.2%91.3%92.8%95.7%95.7%95.7%92.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%0.4%0.9%4.6%95.6%95.9%96.3%94.5%95.9%96.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hidden Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $633 (4.5%) $13,511 (95.5%) $14,144
2020 $228 (1.9%) $11,978 (98.1%) $12,206
2021 $891 (4.4%) $19,444 (95.6%) $20,335
2022 $2,256 (11.0%) $18,196 (89.0%) $20,452

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidden Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 646th of 1169 Elementary schools
 32.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Creek Elementary School)69.246.2
 23.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)6348.6
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hidden Creek Elementary School)70.851.6
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)71.353.1
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Creek Elementary School)62.742.4
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)64.751.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Hidden Creek Elementary School)69.346.6
 22.8%
   4th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)6549.7
 15.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Creek Elementary School)72.551.7
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)67.956.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Hidden Creek Elementary School)61.328.3
 32.9%
   5th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)55.947.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Hidden Creek Elementary School)71.350
 21.3%
   5th Grade Science (South Kitsap School District)6357.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hidden Creek Elementary School)68.246.7
 21.4%
   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 (Hidden Creek Elementary School)66.842.3
 24.5%
   All Grades Math (South Kitsap School District)52.242.9
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Hidden Creek Elementary School)71.350
 21.3%
   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 Students447399
 10.7%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic6775
 11.9%
Pacific Islander05
White289247
 14.5%
Two or More Races6641
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%46.4%
 5.7%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Hidden Creek Elementary School.

Hidden Creek Elementary School ranks 698th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hidden Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marcus Whitman Middle School
High : South Kitsap High School

Students at Hidden Creek Elementary School are 62% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.


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