Kalles Junior High

762 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Kalles Junior High, located in Puyallup, Washington, serves as a central middle-level educational institution within the Puyallup School District. Catering to students in grades 7 through 9, the school is situated in a residential area near downtown Puyallup, positioning it as a key community hub. The school is known for its commitment to fostering both academic development and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years, providing a structured environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kalles Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that focuses on community engagement and student success. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal exploration, the school aims to ensure that students are well-equipped with the skills and confidence necessary for their future academic endeavors.

762

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalles Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	130
Black	32
Asian	78
Two or More	92
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	19

White
400 (52.8%)
Hispanic
130 (17.2%)
Two or More
92 (12.2%)
Asian
78 (10.3%)
Black
32 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

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)841-8729
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 7 259

Grade 8 255

Grade 9 248