Ballou Jr High vs Ridgecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 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
Ridgecrest Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
| Measure | Ballou Jr High Puyallup, Washington | Ridgecrest Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 363 | #261 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6431 of 15,369 | #9270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 852 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 73% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 55.6).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Ballou Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 52.9%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 22.4).
- •Ballou Jr High is the larger school with 852 students compared with 456.
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 Ridgecrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 55.6 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 Ridgecrest Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballou Jr High: 852. Ridgecrest Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballou Jr High and Ridgecrest Elementary rank in Washington?
Ballou Jr High is 172nd of 363 and Ridgecrest Elementary is 261st of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).