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#1424 of 2,228 schools in WA
Ferrucci JR High
Middle School · Puyallup School District · Puyallup, WA
A Puyallup School District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr, Puyallup, WA 98374
- Math 36% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ferrucci JR High score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ferrucci JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat 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
$108,854
Median home value
$491,200
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalles Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–9 | 2.0 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Puyallup Online Academy/poaEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Ballou JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–9 | 2.3 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Psd Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puyallup School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Ferrucci JR High is listed in Puyallup School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferrucci JR High
Ferrucci JR High is a public middle school in Puyallup, WA, part of Puyallup School District, serving approximately 828 students in grades 7th-9th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,424 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferrucci JR High
What grades does Ferrucci JR High serve?
Ferrucci JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Ferrucci JR High?
Ferrucci JR High has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferrucci JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferrucci JR High is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferrucci JR High rank in WA?
Ferrucci JR High ranks #1,424 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ferrucci JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferrucci JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ferrucci JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferrucci JR High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ferrucci JR High a charter school?
No, Ferrucci JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferrucci JR High a Title I school?
No, Ferrucci JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferrucci JR High?
51.9% of students at Ferrucci JR High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (253) 841-8756
- Area population (ZIP 98374)
- 47,645
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 · 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.
- 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 98374; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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