Ferrucci Jr High vs Kalles Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferrucci Jr High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
815 students
Kalles Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
762 students
| Measure | Ferrucci Jr High Puyallup, Washington | Kalles Junior High Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #167 of 363 | #91 of 363 |
| National rank | #6342 of 15,369 | #3786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 815 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalles Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 56.0).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 50.3%).
- •Ferrucci Jr High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.1).
- •Ferrucci Jr High is the larger school with 815 students compared with 762.
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 Ferrucci Jr High better than Kalles Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Kalles Junior High ranks higher (68.0 vs 56.0 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 Ferrucci Jr High and Kalles Junior High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferrucci Jr High: 815. Kalles Junior High: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferrucci Jr High and Kalles Junior High rank in Washington?
Ferrucci Jr High is 167th of 363 and Kalles Junior High is 91st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).