A
Very Good
90/100

Kalles Junior High

📚 07 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 501 7th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 70% · Math 63% proficient · 79th percentile in Washington
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
799
Students
enrolled
22.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%79/100reading 76th percentile, math 81st percentile among Washington middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +25 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+11 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%66%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic57%42%reading +15 pts, math +11 pts76th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +11 pts, math +16 pts82nd percentile (list)
Multiracial72%62%reading +9 pts, math +11 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +14 pts, math +10 pts82nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 501 7th Ave SE
City Puyallup
ZIP Code 98372
District 5306960
NCES School ID 530696001032
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98372

Understanding the community around Kalles Junior High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,144
Per Capita Income $44,664
Poverty Rate 2.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $503,500
Median Rent $1,658
Owner-Occupied 52.3%
Renter-Occupied 47.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kalles Junior High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.6%
Hispanic/Latino 18.9%
Two or More Races 11.9%
Asian 8.6%
Black 4.9%
American Indian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 799
Teachers (FTE) 36.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kalles Junior High?
Kalles Junior High has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kalles Junior High?
Kalles Junior High has 799 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1.
What grades does Kalles Junior High serve?
Kalles Junior High serves grades 07 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kalles Junior High receive per student?
Kalles Junior High receives $18,479 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kalles Junior High in 98372 ▼
Avg Home Value
$628,693
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,120
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
47.7%

Other Schools in 98372

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026