Aylen Jr High vs Karshner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 518 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aylen Jr High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
720 students
Karshner Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
| Measure | Aylen Jr High Puyallup, Washington | Karshner Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 363 | #554 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5364 of 15,369 | #18923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 720 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aylen Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 58.9).
- •Aylen Jr High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Aylen Jr High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Aylen Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 53.8%).
- •Karshner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 23.2).
- •Aylen Jr High is the larger school with 720 students compared with 405.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aylen Jr High better than Karshner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aylen Jr High ranks higher (60.5 vs 58.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aylen Jr High and Karshner Elementary?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aylen Jr High: 720. Karshner Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aylen Jr High and Karshner Elementary rank in Washington?
Aylen Jr High is 134th of 363 and Karshner Elementary is 554th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).