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Schools in Waller · Puyallup School District

Waller’s public schools outscore 72% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Waller, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#99of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 3 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
41%
▲ 1 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
86%
▲ 2 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.8K
▼ 3% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.8
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
10,936 students on the public path
In brief

Waller’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,830 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then seven middle and four high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Evergreen Lutheran High School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Waller’s grade

B+ Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Washington school districts, #99 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (265)Better than 69%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 11,568 test results and a graduating class of 1,763 could put Waller anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Waller’s students in the tested grades sat them (11,530 in math, 11,607 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Waller, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–6Waller Road ElementaryPuyallup School DistrictNo scores
7–97 schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
10–124 high schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores

Waller’s public schools are run by Puyallup School District, which also serves Edgewood, Fife and Puyallup. Parts of Waller (8% of its land) are served by Franklin Pierce instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Puyallup School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 37 schools · 23,026 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 18.8 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$17,830WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 53.4% · 11607 students tested
Math41%
State average 40.1% · 11530 students tested

Waller vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Waller’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WallerB+Puyallup
TacomaC+Tacoma
FifeB+Fife PK–12 · Puyallup PK–12

Every school in Waller

13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Wallerby address
Waller Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Tacoma
306 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving Wallerin other towns
Doris Stahl Junior High
Middle · Grades 6–10 · Puyallup
846 students22:1Rate it →
Edgemont Jr High
Middle · Grades 6–9 · Edgewood
590 students22:1Rate it →
Ballou Jr High
Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup
852 students22:1Rate it →
Glacier View Junior High
Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup
843 students22:1Rate it →
Ferrucci Jr High
Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup
815 students21:1Rate it →
Kalles Junior High
Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup
762 students23:1Rate it →
Aylen Jr High
Middle · Grades 7–9 · Puyallup
720 students23:1Rate it →
Gov John Rogers High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Puyallup
1,788 students24:1Rate it →
Puyallup High School
High · Grades 10–12 · Puyallup
1,815 students24:1Rate it →
Emerald Ridge High School
High · Grades 10–12 · Puyallup
1,599 students24:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Wallerrun by other districts or the state
Chief Leschi School
Grades K–12 · Puyallup
633 students7:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Evergreen Lutheran High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Tacoma
Private · Religious
97 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Waller’s schools

Are Waller’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Waller children attend outscore 72% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #99 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Waller in?

Puyallup School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 23,026 students in 37 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Waller are served by Franklin Pierce.

Where do Waller kids go to high school?

One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Puyallup High School, Gov John Rogers High School, Emerald Ridge High School and Doris Stahl Junior High.

What is Waller’s graduation rate?

86% of the class of 2023 in Puyallup School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Waller spend per student?

$17,830 in Puyallup School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Waller?

Yes: Evergreen Lutheran High School (religious, grades 9–12, 97 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.