Marcus Whitman Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Port Orchard, Washington 98366 · South Kitsap School District
#203 of 363 middle schools in Washington
#7392 of 15,369 nationally
About Marcus Whitman Middle School
Marcus Whitman Middle School is a public middle located in Port Orchard, in the South Kitsap School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 623 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 203rd of 363 ranked middle schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 623.
There are 16 schools in Port Orchard; Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks 13th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Marcus Whitman Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marcus Whitman Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madrona Heights
Port Orchard · Public other · Grades PK–PK
56 students · 218 m away
Orchard Heights Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 276 m away
East Port Orchard Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 1.9 km away
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,448 students · 1.9 km away
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 3.5 km away
Cedar Heights Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students · 4.1 km away
Manchester Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 4.4 km away
South Colby Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students · 4.5 km away
Sidney Glen Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 4.6 km away
Kitsap Co Detention Ctr
Port Orchard · Public high · Grades 8–12
2 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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624 students
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620 students
Fairview Middle School
Bremerton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
Chinook Middle School
SeaTac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Anacortes Middle School
Anacortes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marcus Whitman Middle School a good school?
Marcus Whitman Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #203 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 Marcus Whitman Middle School rank in Washington?
Marcus Whitman Middle School ranks #203 of 363 middle schools in Washington and #7392 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marcus Whitman Middle School?
Marcus Whitman Middle School had 623 students in 2025.
Is Marcus Whitman Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Marcus Whitman Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marcus Whitman Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marcus Whitman Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.