Poulsbo Middle School
Poulsbo, WA · North Kitsap School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, midsize
96th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
2003 NE Hostmark St, Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360)396-3200NCES ID 530576000851Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Poulsbo Middle School 96th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 713 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 670 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.7% | 62.5% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.7% | 20.1% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 9.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.8% | 4.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 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 $675K in zip 98370 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 Poulsbo Middle School
- #116Ridgetop Middle SchoolCentral Kitsap School District · 5.5 mi away116th of 381
ELA 60% ▲4 · Math 40% ▼11Compare - #233Kingston Middle SchoolNorth Kitsap School District · 6.3 mi away233rd of 381
ELA 39% ▼17 · Math 32% ▼19Compare - #141Central Kitsap Middle SchoolCentral Kitsap School District · 6.5 mi away141st of 381
ELA 55% ▼1 · Math 37% ▼14Compare - #212Fairview Middle SchoolCentral Kitsap School District · 6.7 mi away212th of 381
ELA 45% ▼11 · Math 31% ▼20Compare - #5Sonoji Sakai IntermediateBainbridge Island School District · 7.3 mi away5th of 381
ELA 86% ▲30 · Math 81% ▲30Compare - #11Woodward Middle SchoolBainbridge Island School District · 7.4 mi away11th of 381
ELA 85% ▲29 · Math 73% ▲22Compare - #325Mountain View Middle SchoolBremerton School District · 10.4 mi away325th of 381
ELA 29% ▼27 · Math 20% ▼31Compare - #37Whitman Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 11.7 mi away37th of 381
ELA 73% ▲17 · Math 62% ▲11Compare
What school district is Poulsbo Middle School in?
Poulsbo Middle School is part of the North Kitsap School District district in Poulsbo, Washington.
Is Poulsbo Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Poulsbo Middle School 96th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Poulsbo Middle School?
White 63%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 5% (670 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Poulsbo Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98370 is $675K 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.