Serving 817 students in grades 7-9, Kalles Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalles Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kalles Junior High School's student population of 817 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kalles Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalles Junior High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
4%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalles Junior High School's ranking?
Kalles Junior High School is ranked #459 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kalles Junior High School often compared to?
Kalles Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aylen Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Kalles Junior High School?
817 students attend Kalles Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kalles Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalles Junior High School?
Kalles Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kalles Junior High School offer ?
Kalles Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Kalles Junior High School part of?
Kalles Junior High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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