Puyallup School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 23,104 students in Puyallup School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Puyallup School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Puyallup School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
# American Indian Students
237 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,539 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
7%
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,539 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
26%
# Black Students
1,452 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
11,344 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
49%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
698 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
3,224 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
244
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,619
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,761
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,640
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,835
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,694
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,710
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,742
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,794
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,948
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,741
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,827
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,749
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,800
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,935 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Puyallup School District?
Puyallup School District manages 37 public schools serving 23,104 students.
What is the rank of Puyallup School District?
Puyallup School District is ranked #84 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Puyallup School District?
49% of Puyallup School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Puyallup School District?
Puyallup School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Puyallup School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,935 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 37 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 23,104 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
