Blue Heron Middle School

Port Townsend School District
3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
265 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Blue Heron Middle School is the primary middle school serving the Port Townsend School District in Washington State. Located on San Juan Avenue, the school is situated in a community known for its strong focus on arts, maritime history, and environmental stewardship. As part of the Port Townsend public school system, Blue Heron emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8, and works to bridge the transition between elementary school and the district's high school program.

The school is noted for its commitment to the "Port Townsend School District Promise," which prioritizes place-based learning, project-based instruction, and individualized student growth. By leveraging its unique coastal location, the school often integrates local ecological and historical themes into its curriculum. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details—such as extracurricular activities, athletic schedules, or district-wide academic initiatives—are encouraged to visit their official website at [ptschools.org](http://www.ptschools.org) for the most current resources and contact information.
265
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    208 (78.5 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (9.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (7.2 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
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: Port Townsend School District
Phone: (360)379-4540
Website: http://www.ptschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 79
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 94
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Coupeville Middle School
Coupeville School District
216 Students
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239 (6.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th