Summary:
This analysis covers nine schools in the Puyallup, WA area (zip code 98371), serving grades from elementary through high school, with most belonging to the Puyallup School District.
Among these schools, Puyallup High School stands out as the highest-ranked overall, with a strong 90.6% graduation rate, and Fruitland Elementary is the top-performing elementary school, excelling in test scores. In contrast, Karshner Elementary ranks lowest and shows proficiency rates well below district averages, while the only middle school, Aylen Junior High, has notably low science scores. Chief Leschi School, part of a separate district, serves a unique, high-needs population.
Key takeaways include a clear variation in academic performance, with science proficiency being a particular area of concern in some schools. The successful outcomes at the high-performing schools, even with different student-teacher ratios and funding levels, suggest effective strategies that could be studied. Parents should note that most schools have shown consistent rankings over recent years, and while per-student spending varies, it does not show a direct correlation with academic outcomes in this group.
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