Drum Intermediate

4909 79TH AVENUE W
UNIVERSITY PLA, WA 98467

di.upsd83.org

639 Students

Middle School 5th - 7th

School Overview

Drum Intermediate School, located in University Place, Washington, serves as a pivotal bridge for students transitioning from elementary to middle school, typically housing grades 5 and 6. As part of the University Place School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The campus focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of early adolescents, ensuring they are well-prepared for the rigors of secondary education.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the University Place School District, Drum Intermediate utilizes technology-rich classrooms and collaborative teaching strategies to keep students actively engaged. Its location in University Place places it within a community known for prioritizing quality education, and the school remains dedicated to maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to support long-term student success.

639

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drum Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	111
Black	53
Asian	63
Two or More	115
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
290 (45.4%)
Two or More
115 (18.0%)
Hispanic
111 (17.4%)
Asian
63 (9.9%)
Black
53 (8.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	University Place School District
Phone:	(253)566-5660
Website:	http://di.upsd83.org
Grade Range:	5th - 7th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 5 198

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 229