Kalles Junior High vs Karshner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalles Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
762 students
Karshner Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
| Measure | Kalles Junior High Puyallup, Washington | Karshner Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 363 | #554 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3786 of 15,369 | #18923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 762 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalles Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 58.9).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 53.8%).
- •Karshner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 23.1).
- •Kalles Junior High is the larger school with 762 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 Kalles Junior High better than Karshner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kalles Junior High ranks higher (68.0 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 Kalles Junior High and Karshner Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalles Junior High: 762. Karshner Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalles Junior High and Karshner Elementary rank in Washington?
Kalles Junior High is 91st of 363 and Karshner Elementary is 554th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).