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Middle Schools

Ballou Jr High

Puyallup School District · Pierce County · 9916 136th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373.0

(253)841-8725

6/10
#192
Rank 192 out of 408
Top 47%
English Language Arts8/10 · #115 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #248 · 39th percentile
Science5/10 · #206 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Ballou Junior High sits in the heart of Puyallup, a city that feels like a genuine small town despite being well within the South Sound metro area — think Friday night football, the famous Puyallup Fair, and neighborhoods where kids still ride bikes to school. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with notably strong English scores that suggest a real focus on reading and communication skills, even as math and science leave some room for growth. Families who value a grounded, community-rooted middle school experience in a city with a strong local identity tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

561 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
248 (44%)
Hispanic
111 (20%)
Multiple Races
90 (16%)
African American
45 (8%)
Asian
39 (7%)
Other
28 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged280 (50%)
Students with Disabilities58 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

855
Enrollment
47
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
22.4
Avg Class Size

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
4.8%
AP Participation
of students
43
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #119 · 71st percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found