At a glance
Reported students
519
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
444
Goodman Middle School: 519 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
20.2:1 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
- 454
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Goodman Middle School
Goodman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Gig Harbor. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Peninsula School District. NCES reports 519 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, 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 (71.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. 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 Goodman Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.69 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White71.3%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.4%
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 Peninsula School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kopachuck Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
516 reported students
Key Peninsula Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
444 reported students
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
627 reported students
Swift Water Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
519 reported students
Purdy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
481 reported students
Public schools near Goodman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Ridge Middle School Middle · Peninsula School District | 06–08 | 627 | 3.4 mi |
| Tacoma Online Middle School Middle · Tacoma School District | 06–08 | 170 | 3.5 mi |
| Truman Middle School Middle · Tacoma School District | 06–08 | 438 | 3.7 mi |
| Kopachuck Middle School Middle · Peninsula School District | 06–08 | 516 | 4.2 mi |
| Hunt Middle School Middle · Tacoma School District | 06–08 | 519 | 4.2 mi |
| Wainwright Intermediate School Middle · Tacoma School District | 04–08 | 368 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Goodman Middle School
What grades does Goodman Middle School serve?
Goodman Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Peninsula School District.
How many students attend Goodman Middle School?
Goodman Middle School reported 519 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 454 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Goodman Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 519 students and 25.69 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 Goodman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Goodman Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Peninsula School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Goodman Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21% 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 Goodman Middle School in?
Goodman Middle School is part of Peninsula School District, based in Gig Harbor, WA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Goodman Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harbor Ridge Middle School (3.4 mi), Tacoma Online Middle School (3.5 mi), Truman Middle School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.