Kalles Junior High School

Kalles Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-9
501 7th Ave SE,  Puyallup, WA
Puyallup School District
4.1
4.7
831 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Guy A. Kovacs
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.76

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
47.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
47.4%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
415:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.8%
Female
49.6%
White
55.1%
Hispanic
16.2%
Two or more races
13.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Black
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
4/17/2018
The staff is amazing. They really care for the students and try their best for their students to succeed in school and at home. At Kalles you will find happy and very positive people.
5.0 NicheUser
1/14/2016
The admin, students, teachers and parents try to create a family type atmosphere as much as possible. Our Principal id involved at ALL EVENTS and makes his presence known.
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4.7 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/19/2018
My son started at Kalles last year, in 8th grade. I’ve had several opportunities to meet with staff including, Principal Kovaks. As a 15 year school employee of a neighboring school district, I can honestly say, Kalles has the most dedicated and caring teachers who want nothing more than to see your...
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5.0 parent
3/1/2018
My daughter joined the school this year, from private school, and the transition has been seemless. She has been happy and is excelling. The teachers are engaging and creative, and she is glad to study and perform. I feel good about it.
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5.0 parent
7/13/2017
Words can not do this school justice. Kalles is simply THE BEST!
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5.0 other
2/1/2017
This is literally the best run junior high I have ever seen with the happiest kids. They are given enough rein that they feel in charge and happy while they are still kept safe and learn which makes us(the parents) happy. My student loves this school and is already so involved. The staff, especially...
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