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Harbor Ridge Middle School vs. Drum Intermediate

Should you attend Harbor Ridge Middle School or Drum Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Harbor Ridge Middle School
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Drum Intermediate
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Drum Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 633 students in grades 5-7, Drum Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-7
Total Students
597 students
633 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harbor Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Drum Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harbor Ridge Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drum Intermediate.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harbor Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Drum Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peninsula School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Drum Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the University Place School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#575 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#338 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harbor Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Drum Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in WA)
57%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harbor Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peninsula School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drum Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the University Place School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harbor Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peninsula School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drum Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the University Place School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harbor Ridge Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Drum Intermediate by grade.
Grade 5 Students
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197
Grade 6 Students
195
224
Grade 7 Students
217
212
Grade 8 Students
185
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harbor Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Peninsula School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Drum Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the University Place School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harbor Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peninsula School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Drum Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the University Place School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harbor Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peninsula School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Drum Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the University Place School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harbor Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peninsula School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Drum Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the University Place School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harbor Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peninsula School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Drum Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the University Place School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Harbor Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Peninsula School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Drum Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the University Place School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harbor Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peninsula School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Drum Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the University Place School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harbor Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peninsula School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Drum Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the University Place School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harbor Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peninsula School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Drum Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the University Place School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
11%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harbor Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peninsula School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Drum Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the University Place School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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