Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, John Sedgwick Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Sedgwick Middle School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Sedgwick Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Sedgwick Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Sedgwick Middle School's ranking?
John Sedgwick Middle School is ranked #584 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Sedgwick Middle School often compared to?
John Sedgwick Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Sedgwick Middle School?
731 students attend John Sedgwick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John Sedgwick Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Sedgwick Middle School?
John Sedgwick Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Sedgwick Middle School offer ?
John Sedgwick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Sedgwick Middle School part of?
John Sedgwick Middle School is part of South Kitsap School District.
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