Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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

School Details

Head of School
Laura Gilmer
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
30.5%
State Average
32.1%
Science
31.6%
State Average
25.1%
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

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
63.1%
Hispanic
19.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black
3.6%
Asian
3.1%
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...
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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...
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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.
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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

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 723 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $532,906. 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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