Serving 843 students in grades 7-9, Glacier View Junior 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 31% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glacier View Junior High serves the southern part of Puyallup, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glacier View Junior High School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
21 students
School Rankings
Glacier View Junior 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 Glacier View Junior High School is 0.72, 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
#1104 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Glacier View Junior High School's ranking?
Glacier View Junior High School is ranked #1104 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Glacier View Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Glacier View Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 78%.
How many students attend Glacier View Junior High School?
843 students attend Glacier View Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Glacier View Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glacier View Junior High School?
Glacier View Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glacier View Junior High School offer ?
Glacier View Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glacier View Junior High School part of?
Glacier View Junior High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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