Kalles Junior High vs Shaw Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 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
Shaw Road Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
| Measure | Kalles Junior High Puyallup, Washington | Shaw Road Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 363 | #258 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3786 of 15,369 | #9207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 762 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 68.0).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 40.2%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 23.1).
- •Kalles Junior High is the larger school with 762 students compared with 615.
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 Shaw Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Road Elementary ranks higher (73.1 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 Shaw Road Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalles Junior High: 762. Shaw Road Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalles Junior High and Shaw Road Elementary rank in Washington?
Kalles Junior High is 91st of 363 and Shaw Road Elementary is 258th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).