Ballou Jr High School

9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 852 students in grades 7-9, Ballou Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ballou Jr High serves the southern part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ballou Jr High School's student population of 852 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1970
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ballou Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballou Jr High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1142 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

29%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

43%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
20%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
45%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
15%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
55%
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
43.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1142 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Aylen Jr High School, Bonney Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ballou Jr High School?
852 students attend Ballou Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ballou Jr High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 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 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ballou Jr High School offer ?
Ballou Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballou Jr High School part of?
Ballou Jr High School is part of Puyallup School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ballou Jr High serves the southern part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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