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Edgemont Jr High School

2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 521 students in grades 6-9, Edgemont Jr 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 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Edgemont Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Edgemont Jr High School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
521 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Edgemont Jr 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 Edgemont Jr High School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1258 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgemont Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgemont Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Edgemont Jr High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
16%
26%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
48%
49%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Edgemont Jr High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Edgemont Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgemont Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgemont Jr High School's ranking?
Edgemont Jr High School is ranked #1258 out of 2,113 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Edgemont Jr High School?
521 students attend Edgemont Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edgemont Jr High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemont Jr High School?
Edgemont Jr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Edgemont Jr High School offer ?
Edgemont Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Edgemont Jr High School part of?
Edgemont Jr High School is part of Puyallup School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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