HARBOR RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Harbor Ridge Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Peninsula School District school district, located in Gig Harbor, WA with about 597 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Harbor Ridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Harbor Ridge Middle School, located in Gig Harbor, Washington, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Peninsula School District. Situated in a scenic coastal community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to help young adolescents navigate the transition between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with a variety of elective opportunities, encouraging students to explore their personal interests and develop critical thinking skills.
Beyond the classroom, Harbor Ridge is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience through extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and character development, aiming to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, respect, and academic responsibility. By partnering with families and the local Gig Harbor community, Harbor Ridge strives to provide the social and academic foundation necessary for its students to succeed as they move forward into their high school years.
For more information, contact Harbor Ridge Middle School at (253) 530-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-1095
(253) 530-1900
HARBOR RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gig Harbor, WA with about 597 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peninsula School District
- Total Students:
- 597
- Teachers:
- 28.08
- 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 597 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARBOR RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
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.