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Mullenix Ridge Elementary School

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Mullenix Ridge Elementary School is a suburban public school in Port Orchard, Washington that is part of South Kitsap School District 402. It serves 373 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

373 Students

24 Teachers

3900 SE Mullenix Rd

Port Orchard, WA 98367 View local requests

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Mullenix Ridge Elementary School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

14%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Mullenix Ridge Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 7, 2025

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Mullenix Ridge Elementary School

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raised using DonorsChoose

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project for basic supplies

project for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

Mullenix Ridge Elementary School has received support from 45 individuals from Washington and 10 individuals out-of-state.

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