Drum Intermediate School
Grades: 5-7
Students: 587
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 17:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 346:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
4909 79TH AVENUE W
University Place, WA 98467
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Community Reviews
Drum Intermediate is a wonderful school that plays an important role in our community. It provides a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where students feel supported and encouraged to succeed. One of the school’s greatest strengths is its dedicated teachers, who work hard to make learning en
Posted by a student on 7/17/2025The principal is immature. She lies and twists stuff to fit her agenda. She gives students dirty looks when their parents don't like the way she's treating their student. She shouldn't be principal. She doesn't shut down rumors when they are spreading false information about other students. Honestly
Posted by a parent on 6/2/2025My student immediately felt unsafe at this school, with many forms of negative physical contact that went unnoticed due to lack of supervision/oversight. My impression was that physical violence was normalized here and responsibility shifted to the children involved instead of how the system as a wh
Posted by a parent on 8/21/2022My son loved his teachers and classmates. They do emphasize strong academics; following up on the homework, too. The teachers provide excellent communication with the parents. Always are prepared for the class with great up to date resources.
Posted by a parent on 12/30/2021this school is bad and bad i get 200,000 fps in roblox and this school bad
Posted by a parent on 12/6/2021Nearby Schools
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3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageSend your child here if you are ok with them being assaulted by another child and them doing the bare minimum to correct the situation and they won't call you either. Your child will come home and tell you about being stabbed in the arm by another child and all they did was send him to the nurse. Also they will just move the child from the table instead of having that child sent home for their behavior. I WILL BE REMOVING MY CHILD FROM THIS SCHOOL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Parent Review6mo ago - Oakbrook Elementary School
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7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMom of a 1st grader and kindergartener. It's our second year and we couldn't be happier. Great teachers and staff, warm and welcoming environment and community, and my kids love going to school!Parent Review1y ago - Evergreen Primary School
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5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis is a fantastic school! The school is lead with kindness and respect, and it shows in all aspects! The entire staff, from the office to the pick up/drop off staff to teachers and librarians, everyone is warm and welcoming, and encouraging to all the students. They tell them how glad they are to have them there today. They encourage the students, kindness and respect! The PTA is very active, organizing amazing inclusive events. The community engagement is second to none. Evergreen truly does build a community around their school. From parents, to teachers and administrators. We are so glad our little one attends the school!Parent Review1y ago - Sunset Primary School
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7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - University Place Primary School
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8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageIt is our experience with this school that they will toss out any neurodivergent learner they have in their care. The leadership at the school is cold and uncaring, and it shows in entire staff. The entire time our little one attended this school, it felt as though they were looking for ways to get our little out of there as fast as possible. The office staff is rude and impatient, the teachers are overwhelmed, disorganized and have little support. The administrators are more concerned with their image than the actual students attending the school. This is the the highest rated and highest funded elementary school in the entire district. But, I question if it is only this way because they remove any special needs or neurodivergent learners from their school. The worst part is the district supports and encourages it!! After speaking with several other parents in the district, it seems that our experience is the norm. All the funding that goes to the school should be shared with the other elementary schools in the district that actually support learners of all capabilities! The school is nothing but a show, and a poor one at that.Parent Review1y ago - Heritage Christian School
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University Place schools - Drum Intermediate School is located at 4909 79TH AVENUE W, University Place WA 98467. Drum Intermediate School is in the University Place School District. Drum Intermediate School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5-7.
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