Poulsbo Middle School

2003 NE Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370

pms.nkschools.org/

713 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Poulsbo Middle School, located in the scenic community of Poulsbo, Washington, is a key academic institution within the North Kitsap School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and exploration through various elective programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its commitment to student engagement and academic excellence. By leveraging modern educational resources and promoting a culture of inclusivity, Poulsbo Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and character among its student body. Whether through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, or community involvement, the school strives to provide a foundation that empowers every student to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

713

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poulsbo Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	149
Black	6
Asian	23
Two or More	71
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	6

White
445 (62.7%)
Hispanic
149 (21.0%)
Two or More
71 (10.0%)
Asian
23 (3.2%)
American Indian
10 (1.4%)
Black
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)396-3200
Website:	http://pms.nkschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 232

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 257