B+
Above Average
80/100

Minter Creek Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 12617 118th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 57th percentile in Washington
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
288
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%57/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.29 in 2009–19; 61st percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency64% (+5 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency60% (+13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading +0 pts, math -1 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading +10 pts, math +9 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12617 118th Ave NW
City Gig Harbor
ZIP Code 98329
District 5306690
NCES School ID 530669002007
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98329

Understanding the community around Minter Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,750
Per Capita Income $45,027
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $410,000
Median Rent $1,722
Owner-Occupied 88.7%
Renter-Occupied 11.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Minter Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.0%
Two or More Races 12.2%
Hispanic/Latino 9.7%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 288
Teachers (FTE) 18.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Minter Creek Elementary?
Minter Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Minter Creek Elementary?
Minter Creek Elementary has 288 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Minter Creek Elementary serve?
Minter Creek Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Minter Creek Elementary receive per student?
Minter Creek Elementary receives $24,585 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Minter Creek Elementary in 98329 ▼
Avg Home Value
$611,538
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,575
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
11.3%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026