Serving 846 students in grades 6-10, Doris Stahl Junior High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stahl Junior High serves the southern part of Puyallup, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families within this zone are typically about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school's boundaries and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doris Stahl Junior High School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
846 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
24 acres
School Rankings
Doris Stahl Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doris Stahl Junior High School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doris Stahl Junior High School's ranking?
Doris Stahl Junior High School is ranked #1036 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Doris Stahl Junior High School often compared to?
Doris Stahl Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma L Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doris Stahl Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Doris Stahl Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Doris Stahl Junior High School?
846 students attend Doris Stahl Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Doris Stahl Junior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doris Stahl Junior High School?
Doris Stahl Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doris Stahl Junior High School offer ?
Doris Stahl Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-10 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Doris Stahl Junior High School part of?
Doris Stahl Junior High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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