Serving 815 students in grades 7-9, Ferrucci Jr 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 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ferrucci Jr High serves the southeast part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school from the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferrucci Jr High School's student population of 815 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
815 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ferrucci Jr 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 Ferrucci Jr High School is 0.70, 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
#936 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferrucci Jr High School's ranking?
Ferrucci Jr High School is ranked #936 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ferrucci Jr High School often compared to?
Ferrucci Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Middle School, Kalles Junior High 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 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferrucci Jr High School?
The graduation rate of Ferrucci Jr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ferrucci Jr High School?
815 students attend Ferrucci Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ferrucci Jr High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferrucci Jr High School?
Ferrucci Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferrucci Jr High School offer ?
Ferrucci Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ferrucci Jr High School part of?
Ferrucci Jr High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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