Serving 819 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 40%). 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 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: 7-9
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Ferrucci Jr High School's student population of 819 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Ferrucci Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Ferrucci Jr High School is ranked #959 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
819 students attend Ferrucci Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ferrucci Jr High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% 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 16:1.
What grades does Ferrucci Jr High School offer ?
Ferrucci Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferrucci Jr High School part of?
Ferrucci Jr High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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