Kalles Junior High vs Lakeridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 7.6 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
Lakeridge Middle School
Bonney Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | Kalles Junior High Puyallup, Washington | Lakeridge Middle School Bonney Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 363 | #66 of 363 |
| National rank | #3786 of 15,369 | #3024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Puyallup | Bonney Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 68.0).
- •Lakeridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Lakeridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 40.2%).
- •Lakeridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.1).
- •Lakeridge Middle School is the larger school with 763 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 Kalles Junior High better than Lakeridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeridge Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 68.0 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 Kalles Junior High and Lakeridge Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Bonney Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalles Junior High: 762. Lakeridge Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalles Junior High and Lakeridge Middle School rank in Washington?
Kalles Junior High is 91st of 363 and Lakeridge Middle School is 66th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).