GOODMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Goodman Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Peninsula School District school district, located in Gig Harbor, WA with about 571 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Goodman Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Goodman Middle School, located in the scenic community of Gig Harbor, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Peninsula School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment that caters to the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its student body for the complexities of high school and beyond, encouraging both individual growth and community responsibility.
Beyond its academic core, Goodman Middle School places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and active student engagement. The school offers a variety of clubs, sports programs, and elective courses designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skill sets. With a dedicated staff and strong community ties, Goodman Middle School functions as a collaborative hub where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and engaged citizens within the broader Gig Harbor area.
For more information, contact Goodman Middle School at (253) 530-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-8231
(253) 530-1600
GOODMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gig Harbor, WA with about 571 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peninsula School District
- Total Students:
- 571
- Teachers:
- 29.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 571 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GOODMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Two or more races
- 10.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.