Home > Washington > Pierce County

Puyallup School District

Item: Puyallup School District
Rating: 8
Author: Public School Review

302 2nd St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372-3220

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Tel: (253) 841-1301

Top Rankings

Puyallup School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Overview

This School District

This State (WA)

# Schools

37 Schools

1,833 Schools

# Students

22,905 Students

740,174 Students

# Teachers

1,250 Teachers

44,879 Teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

District Rank

Puyallup School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 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.

This School District

State Average (WA)

#92 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)

This chart displays the overall district rank of Puyallup School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

41%

40%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Puyallup School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

56%

53%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puyallup School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

52%

49%

85%

84%

This chart displays public school graduation rate of Puyallup School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71

0.69

# American Indian Students

244 Students

9,834 Students

% American Indian Students

# Asian Students

1,607 Students

66,765 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

4,565 Students

187,960 Students

% Hispanic Students

20%

26%

# Black Students

1,516 Students

34,994 Students

% Black Students

# White Students

11,029 Students

353,967 Students

% White Students

48%

# Hawaiian Students

720 Students

11,000 Students

% Hawaiian Students

# Two or more races Students

3,139 Students

67,620 Students

% of Two or more races Students

14%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:

364

15,322

# Students in K Grade:

1,460

74,525

# Students in 1st Grade:

1,632

77,872

# Students in 2nd Grade:

1,812

81,806

# Students in 3rd Grade:

1,628

78,256

# Students in 4th Grade:

1,842

81,082

# Students in 5th Grade:

1,670

81,722

# Students in 6th Grade:

1,721

80,515

# Students in 7th Grade:

1,753

73,171

# Students in 8th Grade:

1,786

72,324

# Students in 9th Grade:

1,884

5,537

# Students in 10th Grade:

1,748

5,680

# Students in 11th Grade:

1,810

5,765

# Students in 12th Grade:

1,795

6,597

# Ungraded Students:

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $18,091 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (WA)

Total Revenue

$381 MM

$20,715 MM

This chart displays total revenue of Puyallup School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Spending

$414 MM

$21,212 MM

This chart displays total spending of Puyallup School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Revenue / Student

$16,624

$18,796

This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Puyallup School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Spending / Student

$18,091

$19,246

This chart displays average spending per public school student in Puyallup School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Recent Articles

March 05, 2025

What Is A Charter School?

Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.

March 04, 2025

10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students

Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.

February 05, 2025

Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution

We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

District size: 37 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 22,905 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
: 85% (Top 50% in WA)
: Top 30%
: 41% (Top 50%)
: 56% (Top 30%)
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education