Enrollment
627
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harbor Ridge Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harbor Ridge Middle School
Harbor Ridge Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Gig Harbor, Washington, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 86% of Washington schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gig Harbor's middle schools, it stands alongside Goodman Middle School (519 students): Harbor Ridge Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 20.8:1).
Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students) and Peninsula High School (1,345 students) alongside Harbor Ridge Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harbor Ridge Middle School compares
Harbor Ridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peninsula School District, which includes Harbor Ridge Middle School.
$17,026
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harbor Ridge Middle School a good school?
Harbor Ridge Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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