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#1299 of 2,228 schools in WA

E B Walker High School

High School · Puyallup School District · Puyallup, WA

A Puyallup School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5715 Milwaukee Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 14% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading vs. State Avg-46.9 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-26.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$16,882

Students at E B Walker High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where E B Walker High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,272/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Puyallup), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,316

Median home value

$570,100

Median rent

$1,745/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

51.4%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Psd Special ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.1 mi75Compare →
Puyallup High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.710–121.3 mi1,698Compare →
Cascade Christian -junior High/high SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private7–121.7 mi479Compare →
Sumner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–122.3 mi1,866Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Puyallup School District

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#16 of 36
District spending per student
$16,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

E B Walker High School is listed in Puyallup School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About E B Walker High School

E B Walker High School is a public high school in Puyallup, WA, part of Puyallup School District, serving approximately 126 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,299 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about E B Walker High School

What grades does E B Walker High School serve?

E B Walker High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend E B Walker High School?

E B Walker High School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E B Walker High School?

The student-teacher ratio at E B Walker High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does E B Walker High School rank in WA?

E B Walker High School ranks #1,299 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is E B Walker High School's MySchoolScout rating?

E B Walker High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at E B Walker High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, E B Walker High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is E B Walker High School a charter school?

No, E B Walker High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is E B Walker High School a Title I school?

No, E B Walker High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E B Walker High School?

61.1% of students at E B Walker High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
126
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pierce County
Area population (ZIP 98372)
26,662
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98372; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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