Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Waller Road Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waller Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Waller Road Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waller Road Elementary 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 Waller Road Elementary 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
#1952 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waller Road Elementary School's ranking?
Waller Road Elementary School is ranked #1952 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Waller Road Elementary School often compared to?
Waller Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland Elementary School, Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Waller Road Elementary School?
310 students attend Waller Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Waller Road Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waller Road Elementary School?
Waller Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Waller Road Elementary School offer ?
Waller Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Waller Road Elementary School part of?
Waller Road Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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