Edgemont Junior High School
Tel:
(253)841-8727
- Edgemont Junior High School serves 380 students in grades 7-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Edgemont Junior High School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 380 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edgemont Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edgemont Junior High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1089 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 23% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 67% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puyallup School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edgemont Junior High School is Phoenix Program (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Surprise Lake Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hilltop Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Puyallup Hilltop Elementary School Grades: PK-6
0.1 miles
2110 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253)841-8735 0.1 PK-6 n/a - Puyallup Northwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 427 students
0.7 miles
9805 24th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253)841-8740 0.7 K-6 427 - Puyallup Hedden Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 563 students
0.9 miles
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253)517-1500 0.9 2-5 563 - Puyallup Mt View Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
0.9 miles
3411 119th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253)841-8738 0.9 K-6 363 - Milton Discovery Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 605 students
1.5 miles
1205 19th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253)517-1200 1.5 PK-1 605
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