Serving 831 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 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Kalles Junior High School's student population of 831 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Kalles Junior 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 Kalles Junior High School is 0.65, which is less 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
#823 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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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Kalles Junior High School is ranked #823 out of 2,113 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
831 students attend Kalles Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kalles Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalles Junior High School?
Kalles Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kalles Junior High School offer ?
Kalles Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Kalles Junior High School part of?
Kalles Junior High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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