Serving 902 students in grades 6-10, Doris Stahl 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 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doris Stahl Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Doris Stahl Junior High School's student population of 902 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
902 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doris Stahl Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doris Stahl Junior High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
41%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1232 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
902 students attend Doris Stahl Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Doris Stahl Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doris Stahl Junior High School?
Doris Stahl Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Doris Stahl Junior High School offer ?
Doris Stahl Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-10 (offers virtual instruction).
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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