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#1300 of 2,228 schools in WA
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
School · Puyallup School District · Puyallup, WA
A school in Puyallup, WA where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 39th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98373
- Math 13% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Puyallup Online Academy/poa score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Puyallup Online Academy/poa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$102,791
Median home value
$517,600
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psd Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Chief Leschi SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 648 | 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
- #17 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
Puyallup Online Academy/poa is listed in Puyallup School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Puyallup Online Academy/poa is a public school in Puyallup, WA, part of Puyallup School District, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,300 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Puyallup Online Academy/poa
What grades does Puyallup Online Academy/poa serve?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Puyallup Online Academy/poa?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puyallup Online Academy/poa?
The student-teacher ratio at Puyallup Online Academy/poa is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Puyallup Online Academy/poa rank in WA?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa ranks #1,300 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Puyallup Online Academy/poa's MySchoolScout rating?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa 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 Puyallup Online Academy/poa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Puyallup Online Academy/poa has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Puyallup Online Academy/poa a charter school?
No, Puyallup Online Academy/poa is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Puyallup Online Academy/poa a Title I school?
No, Puyallup Online Academy/poa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Puyallup Online Academy/poa?
51.7% of students at Puyallup Online Academy/poa 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 864-5700
- Area population (ZIP 98373)
- 29,062
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 98373; 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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