- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gig Harbor, WA
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530669002436
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Ridge Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbor Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Harbor Ridge Middle School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530669002436 · Gig Harbor, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 21.6:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Harbor Ridge Middle School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Harbor Ridge 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
- This school
Harbor Ridge Middle School
627 students
- Goodman Middle 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 Harbor Ridge Middle School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Ridge Middle School compares
Harbor Ridge 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 3.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Harbor Ridge 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 Harbor Ridge 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodman 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 Harbor Ridge 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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Harbor Ridge Middle School?
Harbor Ridge Middle School has 627 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Ridge Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harbor Ridge Middle School?
15.3% of students at Harbor Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Ridge Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Ridge Middle School?
Harbor Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Harbor Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks #1 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 Harbor Ridge Middle School, Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students), Peninsula High School (1,345 students), and Goodman Middle School (519 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.