Drum Intermediate
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025University Pla, Washington 98467 · University Place School District
#42 of 363 middle schools in Washington
#2258 of 15,369 nationally
About Drum Intermediate
Drum Intermediate is a public middle located in University Pla, in the University Place School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 5–7. In 2025 it enrolled 639 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 42nd of 363 ranked middle schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 639.
There are 4 schools in University Pla; Drum Intermediate ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Drum Intermediate by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Drum Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Narrows View Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
692 students · 668 m away
Evergreen Primary
University Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
516 students · 1.0 km away
Curtis Senior High
University Place · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,321 students · 1.2 km away
Chambers Elementary
University Pla · Public elementary · Grades K–4
493 students · 1.3 km away
Curtis Junior High
University Place · Public other · Grades 8–9
904 students · 1.6 km away
Sunset Primary
University Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
548 students · 1.7 km away
University Place Primary
University Pla · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
522 students · 2.6 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
305 students · 2.8 km away
Oakbrook Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 2.9 km away
Hudtloff Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Komachin Middle School
Lacey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
640 students
Whatcom Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
Cheney Middle School
Cheney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
Valley View Middle School
Snohomish · Public middle · Grades 7–8
641 students
Orting Middle School
Orting · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Drum Intermediate a good school?
Drum Intermediate has a Success Index (US) of 75.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #42 of 363 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Drum Intermediate rank in Washington?
Drum Intermediate ranks #42 of 363 middle schools in Washington and #2258 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Drum Intermediate?
Drum Intermediate had 639 students in 2025.
Is Drum Intermediate a elementary school or a high school?
Drum Intermediate is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–7. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Drum Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Drum Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.