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Fairview Middle School

8107 CENTRAL VALLEY RD NW, BREMERTON, WA 98310Central Kitsap School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
609
Students
Total enrolled
$19,805
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 38% vs nat'l
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 609 students in grades 06–08 in BREMERTON, Washington.
38% above average funding
District spends $19,805 per pupil, 38% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fairview Middle School is a large middle in BREMERTON, Washington, serving grades 06–08 with 609 students. The district invests $19,805 per student — 38% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Fairview Middle School

609
Total Students
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution331 male · 275 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 335 students
Student Composition
46%
20%
21%
Asian4%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black5%
Multiracial21%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530108000183

Academic Outcomes at Fairview Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98310

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,805Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,805
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,714
Student Support$3,763
Administration$2,377
Operations$2,971
Other$1,981
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,805 spent per student, an estimated $8,774 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
16%
State government
66.5%
Local (property tax)
15.8%
Federal programs
17.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,805/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Emerald Heights ElementaryClear Creek Elementary SchoolJohn D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson ParkSilver Ridge Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Ridgetop Middle SchoolCentral Kitsap Middle School
↓
High School
Central Kitsap High SchoolOlympic High SchoolKlahowya Secondary
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyKitsap County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCentral Kitsap School District →
Phone: (360)662-2600
NCES ID: 530108000183
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BREMERTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Central Kitsap School District
High
Central Kitsap High School
1,659 students · 09–12
● 45 opp32% FRL
High
Olympic High School
1,162 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
Klahowya Secondary
969 students · 06–12
● 45 opp32% FRL
Mid
Ridgetop Middle School
744 students · 06–08
● 45 opp41% FRL
Mid
Central Kitsap Middle School
633 students · 06–08
● 45 opp36% FRL
Other
Barker Creek Community School
530 students · KG–12
49% FRL
Elem
Emerald Heights Elementary
479 students · PK–05
● 45 opp32% FRL
Elem
Clear Creek Elementary School
461 students · PK–05
● 45 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8107 CENTRAL VALLEY RD NW, BREMERTON, WA 98310
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.