Marcus Whitman Middle School

1887 MADRONA DR SE
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366

686 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Marcus Whitman Middle School, located in Port Orchard, Washington, is a key component of the South Kitsap School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on Madrona Drive, the campus acts as a foundational step in the district’s pipeline, focusing on the transitional academic and social-emotional development that is characteristic of the middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Marcus Whitman Middle School is known for fostering a sense of community through various extracurricular activities and student support services. The school emphasizes the importance of preparing students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and engagement. With its focus on the diverse needs of the Port Orchard student population, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes both scholastic achievement and the building of positive student character.

686

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marcus Whitman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	124
Black	18
Asian	29
Two or More	79
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	15

White
413 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
124 (18.1 %)
Two or More
79 (11.5 %)
Asian
29 (4.2 %)
Black
18 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.2 %)
American Indian
8 (1.2 %)

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:	South Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)874-6160
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 6 233

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 229