How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ballou Jr High | Doris Stahl Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Puyallup, WA | Puyallup, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 852 | 846 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ballou Jr High | Doris Stahl Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,882 | $16,882 |
| District | Puyallup School District | Puyallup School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ballou Jr High | Doris Stahl Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 43.4% |
| African American | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| Multiracial | 15.2% | 14.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ballou Jr High | Doris Stahl Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 880:1 | 450:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.6% | 43.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.