Aylen Junior High

Summary:

Aylen Junior High is a public middle school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving grades 7-9 with a student population of 711. The school is part of the Puyallup School District, which is ranked 88 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aylen Junior High has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (20.39%) and multi-racial (12.24%) students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS test scores, is generally lower than the Puyallup School District and Washington state averages across various subjects and grade levels. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students is notably stronger, with this subgroup ranking higher than the state average in several test areas. Aylen Junior High also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.01% to 43.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the rates at some nearby schools like Sumner Middle School and Lakeridge Middle School.

Interestingly, Aylen Junior High has seen a significant increase in its per-student spending, from $9,072 in 2019-2020 to $16,424 in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 18.8 to 21.4 students per teacher, which is generally higher than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Aylen Junior High is making efforts to support and improve the educational outcomes for its diverse student population, despite some academic challenges compared to higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 101 15th St SW
       Puyallup, WA  98371-5251


(253) 841-8723

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,424 Help


Students who attend Aylen Junior High usually attend:

High:    Puyallup High School

Feeder schools for Aylen Junior High:

Elementary:    Fruitland Elementary
    Karshner Elementary
    Maplewood Elementary
    Waller Road Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  711

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Two or more races:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Compare Details Aylen Junior High ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Aylen Junior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aylen Junior High is 21.4, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aylen Junior High is $16,424, which is the 2nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Puyallup School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aylen Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Aylen Junior High 254th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Aylen Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 88th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aylen Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.44 177th 421 58.0%
2005 50.10 227th 425 46.6%
2006 41.80 275th 449 38.8%
2007 47.40 246th 463 46.9%
2008 51.15 221st 466 52.6%
2009 51.09 232nd 476 51.3%
2010 51.49 236th 483 51.1%
2011 52.11 236th 492 52.0%
2012 53.78 222nd 497 55.3%
2013 46.59 277th 498 44.4%
2015 44.78 233rd 445 47.6%
2016 54.10 194th 443 56.2%
2017 58.34 180th 435 58.6%
2018 61.73 155th 437 64.5%
2019 65.66 157th 512 69.3%
2021 47.19 258th 529 51.2%
2022 45.44 266th 541 50.8%
2023 37.43 320th 539 40.6%
2024 49.33 254th 535 52.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.29 61st 166 63.3%
2019 60.56 97th 246 60.6%
2021 46.30 127th 250 49.2%
2022 35.43 161st 257 37.4%
2023 27.41 184th 244 24.6%
2024 25.00 195th 243 19.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.69 91st 135 32.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.52 139th 268 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.57 155th 349 55.6%
2019 56.64 162nd 448 63.8%
2021 56.48 161st 458 64.8%
2022 49.10 203rd 475 57.3%
2023 35.61 299th 463 35.4%
2024 55.98 179th 455 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.94 174th 376 53.7%
2019 62.33 155th 452 65.7%
2021 41.36 268th 469 42.9%
2022 43.65 255th 479 46.8%
2023 33.60 307th 464 33.8%
2024 45.36 240th 464 48.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.00 110th 371 70.4%
2019 67.34 126th 453 72.2%
2021 52.24 197th 476 58.6%
2022 46.76 223rd 480 53.5%
2023 38.68 284th 470 39.6%
2024 51.06 212th 466 54.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.77 65th 123 47.2%
2019 55.38 67th 152 55.9%
2021 57.89 61st 149 59.1%
2022 50.52 81st 161 49.7%
2023 47.17 80th 145 44.8%
2024 57.10 59th 148 60.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.01 132nd 259 49.0%
2019 50.61 152nd 344 55.8%
2021 56.95 117th 353 66.9%
2022 64.04 95th 360 73.6%
2023 40.39 185th 336 44.9%
2024 62.73 101st 344 70.6%
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Rank History for White students at Aylen Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.39 143rd 325 56.0%
2019 63.14 150th 470 68.1%
2021 43.77 267th 480 44.4%
2022 36.96 309th 488 36.7%
2023 33.61 332nd 488 32.0%
2024 44.84 271st 486 44.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, April 5, 2012

Open Quote worst school ever. my son was bullied there and they basically let them get away with everything. not to also mention that almost every week we get a call asking us for money for charities to a point beyond annoying Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aylen Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 592 9 15 5 20 n/a n/a 0 641
1989 626 12 13 10 16 n/a n/a 0 677
1990 663 10 17 9 18 n/a n/a 0 717
1991 674 6 20 12 21 n/a n/a 0 733
1992 674 8 29 13 22 n/a n/a 0 746
1993 717 9 30 16 23 n/a n/a 0 795
1994 743 14 39 20 18 n/a n/a 0 834
1995 753 19 27 30 12 n/a n/a 0 841
1996 753 19 27 30 12 n/a n/a 0 841
1997 735 24 30 41 19 n/a n/a 0 849
1998 776 23 37 37 23 n/a n/a 0 896
1999 756 31 45 47 28 n/a n/a 0 907
2000 762 23 50 35 20 n/a n/a 0 890
2001 728 16 48 31 16 n/a n/a 0 839
2002 721 24 45 34 23 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 721 24 45 34 23 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 728 26 47 38 28 n/a n/a 0 867
2005 725 21 41 47 15 n/a n/a 44 893
2006 682 20 39 68 24 n/a n/a 27 860
2007 623 9 39 59 18 n/a n/a 43 791
2008 548 16 39 57 16 n/a n/a 46 722
2009 551 15 53 63 18 n/a n/a 37 737
2010 544 44 53 62 25 n/a n/a 5 733
2011 527 15 27 69 14 11 45 0 708
2012 525 19 25 83 10 7 61 0 730
2013 499 13 21 99 14 6 57 0 709
2014 496 16 19 103 10 7 65 0 716
2015 448 17 18 104 10 3 49 0 649
2016 434 15 21 111 10 5 46 0 642
2017 423 19 30 135 11 5 68 0 691
2018 491 24 40 143 8 5 88 0 799
2019 489 21 46 148 12 10 102 0 828
2020 418 25 29 137 18 7 91 0 725
2021 402 20 35 143 20 2 100 0 722
2022 368 21 42 143 15 6 89 3 687
2023 378 31 44 145 12 9 87 5 711

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aylen Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 30.0 21.3 0
1989 677 32.0 21.1 n/a
1990 717 31.4 22.8 0
1991 733 32.9 22.2 n/a
1992 746 33.1 22.5 n/a
1993 795 35.9 22.1 n/a
1994 834 38.0 21.9 n/a
1995 841 38.5 21.8 n/a
1996 841 38.5 21.8 n/a
1997 849 40.3 21.1 n/a
1998 896 43.6 20.6 n/a
1999 907 41.2 22.0 n/a
2000 890 43.2 20.6 n/a
2001 839 43.6 19.2 n/a
2002 847 44.3 19.1 22.7
2003 847 44.3 19.1 22.7
2004 867 41.0 21.1 22.5
2005 893 41.1 21.7 27.2
2006 860 41.2 20.9 25.3
2007 791 37.9 20.9 25.8
2008 722 34.2 21.1 25.1
2009 737 34.2 21.5 26.9
2010 733 35.3 20.7 28.6
2011 708 32.3 21.8 30.4
2012 730 34.9 20.8 35.8
2013 709 33.5 21.1 38.4
2014 716 n/a n/a 37
2015 649 32.0 20.2 38.4
2016 642 30.0 21.4 39.7
2017 691 32.1 21.4 33.6
2018 799 39.0 20.4 31.4
2019 828 40.2 20.5 32.5
2020 725 33.3 21.7 37.5
2021 722 35.0 20.5 36
2022 687 36.3 18.8 39.9
2023 711 33.2 21.4 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aylen Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 30.0 21.3 0
1989 677 32.0 21.1 n/a
1990 717 31.4 22.8 0
1991 733 32.9 22.2 n/a
1992 746 33.1 22.5 n/a
1993 795 35.9 22.1 n/a
1994 834 38.0 21.9 n/a
1995 841 38.5 21.8 n/a
1996 841 38.5 21.8 n/a
1997 849 40.3 21.1 n/a
1998 896 43.6 20.6 n/a
1999 907 41.2 22.0 n/a
2000 890 43.2 20.6 n/a
2001 839 43.6 19.2 n/a
2002 847 44.3 19.1 22.7
2003 847 44.3 19.1 22.7
2004 867 41.0 21.1 22.5
2005 893 41.1 21.7 27.2
2006 860 41.2 20.9 25.3
2007 791 37.9 20.9 25.8
2008 722 34.2 21.1 25.1
2009 737 34.2 21.5 26.9
2010 733 35.3 20.7 28.6
2011 708 32.3 21.8 30.4
2012 730 34.9 20.8 35.8
2013 709 33.5 21.1 38.4
2014 716 n/a n/a 37
2015 649 32.0 20.2 38.4
2016 642 30.0 21.4 39.7
2017 691 32.1 21.4 33.6
2018 799 39.0 20.4 31.4
2019 828 40.2 20.5 32.5
2020 725 33.3 21.7 37.5
2021 722 35.0 20.5 36
2022 687 36.3 18.8 39.9
2023 711 33.2 21.4 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.6%0.0%2.8%0.0%0.9%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%94.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.3%0.1%1.2%2.9%97.3%97.5%97.7%97.1%97.6%96.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aylen Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $532 (4.2%) $12,270 (95.8%) $12,802
2020 $853 (9.4%) $8,219 (90.6%) $9,072
2021 $524 (3.6%) $13,912 (96.4%) $14,436
2022 $1,186 (7.2%) $15,238 (92.8%) $16,424

Data source: Washington Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Aylen Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 320th of 539 Middle schools
 28.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aylen Junior High)61.645.9
 15.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)67.757.2
 10.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Aylen Junior High)46.336.9
 9.4%
   7th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)50.939.7
 11.2%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aylen Junior High)60.238.3
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)61.949.9
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Aylen Junior High)5528.3
 26.6%
   8th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)46.528.3
 18.2%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Aylen Junior High)6541.8
 23.2%
   8th Grade Science (Puyallup School District)55.939
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aylen Junior High)62.542.2
 20.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)65.854.5
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Aylen Junior High)53.332.7
 20.6%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Aylen Junior High)6541.8
 23.2%
   All Grades Science (Puyallup School District)54.148.8
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students828711
 14.1%
African American2131
 47.6%
American Indian1212
Asian4644
 4.3%
Hispanic148145
 2%
Pacific Islander109
 10%
White489378
 22.7%
Two or More Races10287
 14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%43.6%
 11.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aylen Junior High

Students who attend Aylen Junior High usually go on to attend Puyallup High School

Students at Aylen Junior High are 53% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 711 students attended Aylen Junior High.

Aylen Junior High ranks 254th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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