Edgemont Jr High

590 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Edgemont Junior High is a public middle school located in Edgewood, Washington, serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Puyallup School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, offering a structured academic environment designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents. The campus serves as a key educational hub for the local community, providing students with access to a core curriculum as well as various elective opportunities that encourage personal and academic exploration.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture. Beyond traditional academics, Edgemont Jr High emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement, offering various clubs, sports, and social activities that aim to keep students engaged and connected to their peers. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, all while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Edgewood community.

590

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgemont Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	93
Black	33
Asian	60
Two or More	86
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	34

White
281 (47.6%)
Hispanic
93 (15.8%)
Two or More
86 (14.6%)
Asian
60 (10.2%)
Pacific Islander
34 (5.8%)
Black
33 (5.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8727
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 152

Grade 9 128