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#1517 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kalles Junior High
Middle School · Puyallup School District · Puyallup, WA
A Puyallup School District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
501 7th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
- Math 45% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kalles Junior High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kalles Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psd Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Aylen JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–9 | 1.3 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Ferrucci JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–9 | 2.0 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| Puyallup Online Academy/poaEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 180 | 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
- #26 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
Kalles Junior High is listed in Puyallup School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalles Junior High
Kalles Junior High is a public middle school in Puyallup, WA, part of Puyallup School District, serving approximately 799 students in grades 7th-9th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalles Junior High
What grades does Kalles Junior High serve?
Kalles Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Kalles Junior High?
Kalles Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalles Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalles Junior High is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalles Junior High rank in WA?
Kalles Junior High ranks #1,517 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kalles Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalles Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Kalles Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalles Junior High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kalles Junior High a charter school?
No, Kalles Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalles Junior High a Title I school?
No, Kalles Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalles Junior High?
43.1% of students at Kalles Junior 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
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (253) 841-8729
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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