Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
805 Old Pioneer Way NW,  Orting, WA
Orting School District
2.4
719 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Laura Gilmer
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
44.4%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
512:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
67.7%
Hispanic
15.6%
Two or more races
9.6%
Black
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/15/2023
Disappointed in Ptarmigan Ridge. State test scores are never sent home, little to no communication from teachers in the higher grade levels- it’s as if they don’t want families to see just how this school is failing their children. There is a lack of discipline from administrators so repeat problema...
2.0 parent
8/19/2023
Administration seems stretched thin and use condescending tones when you contact them. Same with the office staff, they seem annoyed when you call or come in. This school has a special calm down room that is overused by many students so they can go play with toys and have snacks. They offer rewards...
5.0 parent
3/25/2022
School genuinely cares about each student. Teachers teach with each students’ needs in mind and make learning enjoyable and rigorous. My child enjoys school here.
1.0 parent
3/19/2015
My child has been In this School for about a month and a half she went from having all 3s to bringing home 1s and 2s i have spoken to the teacher who pointed fingers at other teachers and when i asked how we were going to resolve the matter she said she had 28 students in her class and didnt have ti...

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Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Orting, WA, in the Orting neighborhood, and is served by the Orting School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 719 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $546,195. Discover additional schools in the area, like Orting Secondary Online Academy, Orting High School, Orting Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Orting has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.

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