- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gig Harbor, WA
Goodman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Goodman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530669000983
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodman Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodman Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodman Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Goodman Middle School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 530669000983 · Gig Harbor, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 20.8:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Goodman Middle School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Goodman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gig Harbor Hig
Gig Harbor High
1,375 students
- Peninsula High
Peninsula High School
1,345 students
- Harbor Ridge M
Harbor Ridge Middle School
627 students
- This school 519
Goodman Middle School
519 students
- Swift Water El 519
Swift Water Elementary
519 students
- Kopachuck Midd 516
Kopachuck Middle School
516 students
What this shows Goodman Middle School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodman Middle School compares
Goodman Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Goodman Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peninsula School District reports $17,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peninsula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kopachuck Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Gig Harbor
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodman Middle School
How many students attend Goodman Middle School?
Goodman Middle School has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodman Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodman Middle School?
18.3% of students at Goodman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Goodman Middle School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodman Middle School?
Goodman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goodman Middle School rank among middle schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodman Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gig Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Peninsula School District?
Besides Goodman Middle School, Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students), Peninsula High School (1,345 students), and Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.