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Minter Creek Elementary School

12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Minter Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Minter Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Minter Creek Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Minter Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minter Creek Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#920 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Minter Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Minter Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Minter Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minter Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Minter Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minter Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minter Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Minter Creek Elementary School is ranked #920 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Minter Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Minter Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purdy Elementary School, Vaughn Elementary School, Burley Glenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Minter Creek Elementary School?
270 students attend Minter Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Minter Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minter Creek Elementary School?
Minter Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Minter Creek Elementary School offer ?
Minter Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Minter Creek Elementary School part of?
Minter Creek Elementary School is part of Peninsula School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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