George Bush Middle School vs Kalles Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Bush Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Kalles Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
762 students
| Measure | George Bush Middle School Tumwater, Washington | Kalles Junior High Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 363 | #91 of 363 |
| National rank | #4488 of 15,369 | #3786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 762 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Tumwater | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalles Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 64.5).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •George Bush Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 40.2%).
- •George Bush Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.1).
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 George Bush Middle School better than Kalles Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Kalles Junior High ranks higher (68.0 vs 64.5 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 George Bush Middle School and Kalles Junior High?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Bush Middle School: 762. Kalles Junior High: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Bush Middle School and Kalles Junior High rank in Washington?
George Bush Middle School is 110th of 363 and Kalles Junior High is 91st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).