Serving 627 students in grades 5-7, Drum Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-7
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Drum Intermediate ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drum Intermediate is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Drum Intermediate is ranked #431 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Drum Intermediate often compared to?
Drum Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Narrows View Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Drum Intermediate?
627 students attend Drum Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Drum Intermediate students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drum Intermediate?
Drum Intermediate has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Drum Intermediate offer ?
Drum Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Drum Intermediate part of?
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