At a glance
Reported students
564
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
448
Central Kitsap Middle School: 564 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 753
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Central Kitsap Middle School
Central Kitsap Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Silverdale. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Central Kitsap School District. NCES reports 564 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.3%) and multiracial (17.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Kitsap Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.3%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black3%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial17.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Central Kitsap School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fairview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
620 reported students
Ridgetop Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
784 reported students
Barker Creek Community School
Other · Grades KG–12
551 reported students
Emerald Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Clear Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Public schools near Central Kitsap Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgetop Middle School Middle · Central Kitsap School District | 06–08 | 784 | 1.5 mi |
| Fairview Middle School Middle · Central Kitsap School District | 06–08 | 620 | 2.5 mi |
| Mountain View Middle School Middle · Bremerton School District | 06–08 | 856 | 6.5 mi |
| Poulsbo Middle School Middle · North Kitsap School District | 06–08 | 713 | 6.5 mi |
| Woodward Middle School Middle · Bainbridge Island School District | 07–08 | 479 | 8 mi |
| Sonoji Sakai Intermediate Middle · Bainbridge Island School District | 05–06 | 456 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Kitsap Middle School
What grades does Central Kitsap Middle School serve?
Central Kitsap Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Central Kitsap School District.
How many students attend Central Kitsap Middle School?
Central Kitsap Middle School reported 564 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 753 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Kitsap Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 564 students and 29.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Kitsap Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Kitsap Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Kitsap School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Kitsap Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central Kitsap Middle School in?
Central Kitsap Middle School is part of Central Kitsap School District, based in Bremerton, WA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Kitsap Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ridgetop Middle School (1.5 mi), Fairview Middle School (2.5 mi), Mountain View Middle School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
