Minter Creek Elementary
Gig Harbor, WA · Peninsula School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
384th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
12617 118th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253)530-4300NCES ID 530669002007Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Minter Creek Elementary 384th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 67th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 136 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 288 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 75.0% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 12.2% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 9.7% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $610K in zip 98329 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Minter Creek Elementary
- #84Purdy Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.5 mi away84th of 1,174
ELA 78% ▲24 · Math 73% ▲17Compare - #538Vaughn Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 4.1 mi away538th of 1,174
ELA 51% ▼3 · Math 46% ▼10Compare - #164Voyager ElementaryPeninsula School District · 4.4 mi away164th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲15 · Math 68% ▲12Compare - #162Swift Water ElementaryPeninsula School District · 4.5 mi away162nd of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲17 · Math 67% ▲11Compare - #145Pioneer Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 4.8 mi away145th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲17 · Math 70% ▲14Compare - #419Burley Glenwood Elementary SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 5 mi away419th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▲3 · Math 51% ▼5Compare - #149Discovery Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 5 mi away149th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲17 · Math 69% ▲13Compare - #136Artondale Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 6.3 mi away136th of 1,174
ELA 73% ▲19 · Math 69% ▲13Compare
What school district is Minter Creek Elementary in?
Minter Creek Elementary is part of the Peninsula School District district in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Is Minter Creek Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Minter Creek Elementary 384th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Minter Creek Elementary?
White 75%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 10%, Black 1% (288 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Minter Creek Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98329 is $610K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.