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Blue Heron Middle School

Port Townsend School District · Jefferson County · 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.0

(360)379-4540

5/10
#213
Rank 213 out of 408
Top 52%
English Language Arts5/10 · #224 · 46th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #264 · 36th percentile
Science8/10 · #98 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Blue Heron Middle School sits in one of Washington's most charming and distinctive small towns — Port Townsend, a Victorian seaport on the Olympic Peninsula known for its arts scene, maritime heritage, and tight-knit community feel. The school's science scores stand out noticeably, which makes sense for a place where kids grow up surrounded by Puget Sound, tall ships, and a deeply outdoors-oriented way of life. Families who are drawn to a slower-paced, creative coastal lifestyle — and want their kids learning in a close community rather than a sprawling suburban district — will find Blue Heron a natural fit.

Student Demographics

222 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
170 (77%)
Hispanic
25 (11%)
Multiple Races
13 (6%)
Other
14 (6%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged124 (56%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

224
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
11.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
18.6
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #190 · 54th percentile

41 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found