Goodman Middle School

459 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

459

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goodman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	64
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
336 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
64 (14.0 %)
Two or More
42 (9.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Peninsula School District
Phone:	(253)530-1600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 167

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 160