Serving 762 students in grades 7-9, Kalles Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kalles Junior High serves the northeast part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kalles Junior High School's student population of 762 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kalles 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 Kalles Junior High School is 0.67, which is less 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
#731 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
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
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Kalles Junior High School's ranking?
Kalles Junior High School is ranked #731 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kalles Junior High School often compared to?
Kalles Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aylen Jr High School, Ferrucci Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kalles Junior High School?
762 students attend Kalles Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kalles Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kalles Junior High School?
Kalles Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalles Junior High School offer ?
Kalles Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalles Junior High School part of?
Kalles Junior High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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