Ballou Jr High vs Dessie F Evans Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballou Jr High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
852 students
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
919 students
| Measure | Ballou Jr High Puyallup, Washington | Dessie F Evans Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 363 | #802 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6431 of 15,369 | #27598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 852 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballou Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 46.4).
- •Ballou Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 49.9%).
- •Dessie F Evans Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.4).
- •Dessie F Evans Elementary is the larger school with 919 students compared with 852.
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 Ballou Jr High better than Dessie F Evans Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballou Jr High ranks higher (55.6 vs 46.4 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 Ballou Jr High and Dessie F Evans Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballou Jr High: 852. Dessie F Evans Elementary: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballou Jr High and Dessie F Evans Elementary rank in Washington?
Ballou Jr High is 172nd of 363 and Dessie F Evans Elementary is 802nd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).