Ballou Jr High
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- City
- Puyallup
- Postal Code
- 98373
- Location
- 9916 136th Street East
- Phone
- 253-841-8725
Ballou Jr High is a public school located in a mid-size suburb setting in Pierce County County, Puyallup, Washington. The Ballou Jr High serves grades 6 to 8 and has a population of 253 students.
Ballou Jr High Overview
The Ballou Jr High is ranked 255 out of 442 public schools in Washington. The Ballou Jr High’s reading proficiency ranks 349, while math proficiency ranks 409. 21% of the students achieve proficiency in math which is lower than the Washington State’s 46%. Additionally, 51% of the students achieve proficiency in reading against the Washington State’s average of 57%.
Ballou Jr High records average academic progress with low test scores compared to similar students in Washington. However, the progress shows that even though the starting point is below average, the Ballou Jr High’s students strive to keep up with their peers in the Washington State.
The Ballou Jr High has an enrollment of 50% male and 50% female. The diversity score stands at 45% compared to Washington’s 59%. Student minority enrollment stands at 53% compared to the Washington State’s 44%. In addition, 74% of the students come from economically challenged families. They depend on the free or reduced lunch program.
Ballou Jr High has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, compared to the State’s 18:1. All 18 teachers are certified, have more than three years of experience. Ballou Jr High also works on a full-time basis. The Ballou Jr High has no full-time counsellor.
Contact Details
For more details, you can visit the Ballou Jr High at 9916 136th Street East, Puyallup, Washington, 98373 or call 253-841-8725. You can also visit Ballou Jr High’s website for more information.
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