Serving 873 students in grades 6-9, Ballou Jr High School ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballou Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ballou Jr High School's student population of 873 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballou Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballou Jr High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#969 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballou Jr High School's ranking?
Ballou Jr High School is ranked #969 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ballou Jr High School often compared to?
Ballou Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonney Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Ballou Jr High School?
873 students attend Ballou Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ballou Jr High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballou Jr High School?
Ballou Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ballou Jr High School offer ?
Ballou Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Ballou Jr High School part of?
Ballou Jr High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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