Serving 890 students in grades 7-9, Ballou Jr High School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 53% 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: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballou Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ballou Jr High School's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballou Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballou Jr High School is 0.71, 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
#1184 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballou Jr High School's ranking?
Ballou Jr High School is ranked #1184 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ballou Jr High School often compared to?
Ballou Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonney Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ballou Jr High School?
890 students attend Ballou Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ballou Jr High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballou Jr High School?
Ballou Jr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ballou Jr High School offer ?
Ballou Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Ballou Jr High School part of?
Ballou Jr High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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