Ferrucci Junior High

Summary:

Ferrucci Junior High is a public middle school in Puyallup, Washington, serving grades 7-9 with a diverse student population of 819. The school is part of the Puyallup School District, which is ranked 88 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ferrucci Junior High consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 56.06% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 52.63%. However, the school lags behind the district and state in math proficiency, with only 37.52% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 43.33% and the state's 41.68%. The school's diverse student population is a strength, with strong performance from Asian and African American students, but the relatively weaker performance of white and special education students is an area for improvement.

Ferrucci Junior High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 51.89% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the school's academic performance. When compared to nearby schools like Kalles Junior High and Ballou Junior High, Ferrucci Junior High generally performs on par or slightly better in ELA proficiency, but lags behind in math proficiency.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
       Puyallup, WA  98374-1351


(253) 841-8756

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,897 Help


Students who attend Ferrucci Junior High usually attend:

High:    Emerald Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Ferrucci Junior High:

Elementary:    Ridgecrest Elementary
    Sunrise Elementary
    Wildwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  819

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
Hispanic:
23.2%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Ferrucci Junior High ranks better than 57.2% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th 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 53.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ferrucci Junior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48%), Hispanic (23.2%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferrucci Junior High is 20.7, which is the 2nd 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 Ferrucci Junior High is $15,897. 3 middle schools in the Puyallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ferrucci Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferrucci Junior High 229th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Ferrucci 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 Ferrucci Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.67 182nd 421 56.8%
2005 51.52 217th 425 48.9%
2006 62.87 148th 449 67.0%
2007 65.88 132nd 463 71.5%
2008 62.78 155th 466 66.7%
2009 67.53 125th 476 73.7%
2010 64.24 148th 483 69.4%
2011 64.09 149th 492 69.7%
2012 60.77 179th 497 64.0%
2013 53.95 232nd 498 53.4%
2015 39.35 258th 445 42.0%
2016 34.31 294th 443 33.6%
2017 51.68 220th 435 49.4%
2018 48.14 223rd 437 49.0%
2019 51.67 245th 512 52.1%
2021 52.06 230th 529 56.5%
2022 52.55 216th 541 60.1%
2023 53.23 220th 539 59.2%
2024 53.70 229th 535 57.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.97 97th 166 41.6%
2019 61.00 93rd 246 62.2%
2021 58.15 85th 250 66.0%
2022 51.65 116th 257 54.9%
2023 55.24 96th 244 60.7%
2024 72.69 56th 243 77.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.23 135th 268 49.6%
2019 53.09 69th 231 70.1%
2022 30.19 137th 199 31.2%
2024 23.92 136th 179 24.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.48 100th 349 71.3%
2019 58.27 153rd 448 65.8%
2021 63.16 115th 458 74.9%
2022 60.67 127th 475 73.3%
2023 56.83 175th 463 62.2%
2024 58.14 165th 455 63.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.84 190th 376 49.5%
2019 57.78 184th 452 59.3%
2021 54.37 191st 469 59.3%
2022 53.15 195th 479 59.3%
2023 47.17 222nd 464 52.2%
2024 48.22 224th 464 51.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.71 193rd 371 48.0%
2019 43.24 258th 453 43.0%
2021 49.34 213th 476 55.3%
2022 50.92 201st 480 58.1%
2023 56.00 181st 470 61.5%
2024 58.26 174th 466 62.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.44 71st 149 52.3%
2022 69.24 45th 161 72.0%
2023 53.30 67th 145 53.8%
2024 47.50 76th 148 48.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.76 11th 66 83.3%
2021 64.87 23rd 106 78.3%
2022 47.32 46th 104 55.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.63 134th 259 48.3%
2019 49.91 155th 344 54.9%
2021 59.89 103rd 353 70.8%
2022 62.81 101st 360 71.9%
2023 58.36 110th 336 67.3%
2024 48.40 159th 344 53.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.56 11th 20 45.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ferrucci Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.59 193rd 325 40.6%
2019 54.43 207th 470 56.0%
2021 48.44 238th 480 50.4%
2022 46.42 253rd 488 48.2%
2023 47.24 233rd 488 52.3%
2024 47.97 251st 486 48.4%
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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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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Open Quote The majority of the staff are terrible and do not care about their students. Dresscode is extremely strict for female students. The staff does nothing for students effected by sexual harassment. Some Teachers gossip about their students. Only a handful of decent teachers and staff. I was continuously harassed by certain teachers and staff memebers. Ferrucci is truly one of the worst junior highs in the district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ferrucci Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 543 6 22 9 12 n/a n/a 0 592
1989 623 7 26 10 7 n/a n/a 0 673
1990 628 7 29 11 4 n/a n/a 0 679
1991 676 9 31 10 5 n/a n/a 0 731
1992 740 12 30 11 4 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 785 16 37 17 7 n/a n/a 0 862
1994 634 15 33 15 5 n/a n/a 0 702
1995 578 14 43 19 5 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 578 14 43 19 5 n/a n/a 0 659
1997 579 18 49 17 5 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 593 19 42 17 9 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 602 17 52 20 9 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 625 21 46 26 14 n/a n/a 0 732
2001 610 20 51 30 11 n/a n/a 0 722
2002 629 27 44 37 13 n/a n/a 0 750
2003 629 27 44 37 13 n/a n/a 0 750
2004 627 42 42 54 17 n/a n/a 0 782
2005 627 38 48 49 15 n/a n/a 5 782
2006 672 45 43 64 12 n/a n/a 18 854
2007 675 50 49 68 12 n/a n/a 29 883
2008 688 52 54 66 11 n/a n/a 36 907
2009 572 27 41 62 11 n/a n/a 97 810
2010 611 77 49 85 14 n/a n/a 1 837
2011 533 25 23 97 7 9 55 0 749
2012 527 22 31 90 7 7 71 0 755
2013 499 24 32 94 6 6 75 0 736
2014 492 22 30 85 6 7 71 0 713
2015 449 21 18 80 8 9 84 0 669
2016 440 27 17 102 12 6 92 0 696
2017 389 24 23 118 11 5 99 0 669
2018 406 27 29 134 13 8 101 0 718
2019 397 44 25 142 14 19 97 0 738
2020 414 40 20 136 14 12 91 0 727
2021 404 49 32 163 10 19 86 0 763
2022 414 51 38 170 7 22 107 3 812
2023 393 45 50 190 14 23 101 3 819

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 Ferrucci Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 29.0 20.4 0
1989 673 32.0 21.0 n/a
1990 679 33.5 20.2 0
1991 731 35.7 20.4 n/a
1992 797 37.5 21.2 n/a
1993 862 39.5 21.8 n/a
1994 702 34.6 20.3 n/a
1995 659 29.8 22.1 n/a
1996 659 29.8 22.1 n/a
1997 668 30.2 22.1 n/a
1998 680 32.2 21.1 n/a
1999 700 31.4 22.3 n/a
2000 732 34.0 21.5 n/a
2001 722 37.8 19.1 n/a
2002 750 38.3 19.6 22.9
2003 750 38.3 19.6 22.9
2004 782 40.0 19.6 22.8
2005 782 40.0 19.6 23
2006 854 43.1 19.8 22.8
2007 883 43.6 20.3 23.1
2008 907 39.0 23.3 25
2009 810 39.8 20.4 26.5
2010 837 40.2 20.8 29.8
2011 749 36.4 20.5 34.3
2012 755 40.2 18.7 37.5
2013 736 36.6 20.0 41.7
2014 713 n/a n/a 39.7
2015 669 35.0 19.1 42.8
2016 696 35.0 19.8 41.4
2017 669 34.7 19.2 40.5
2018 718 38.9 18.4 39.6
2019 738 38.2 19.3 45.7
2020 727 35.8 20.3 43.3
2021 763 36.3 20.9 44.7
2022 812 42.8 18.9 47.5
2023 819 39.4 20.7 51.9

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 Ferrucci Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 29.0 20.4 0
1989 673 32.0 21.0 n/a
1990 679 33.5 20.2 0
1991 731 35.7 20.4 n/a
1992 797 37.5 21.2 n/a
1993 862 39.5 21.8 n/a
1994 702 34.6 20.3 n/a
1995 659 29.8 22.1 n/a
1996 659 29.8 22.1 n/a
1997 668 30.2 22.1 n/a
1998 680 32.2 21.1 n/a
1999 700 31.4 22.3 n/a
2000 732 34.0 21.5 n/a
2001 722 37.8 19.1 n/a
2002 750 38.3 19.6 22.9
2003 750 38.3 19.6 22.9
2004 782 40.0 19.6 22.8
2005 782 40.0 19.6 23
2006 854 43.1 19.8 22.8
2007 883 43.6 20.3 23.1
2008 907 39.0 23.3 25
2009 810 39.8 20.4 26.5
2010 837 40.2 20.8 29.8
2011 749 36.4 20.5 34.3
2012 755 40.2 18.7 37.5
2013 736 36.6 20.0 41.7
2014 713 n/a n/a 39.7
2015 669 35.0 19.1 42.8
2016 696 35.0 19.8 41.4
2017 669 34.7 19.2 40.5
2018 718 38.9 18.4 39.6
2019 738 38.2 19.3 45.7
2020 727 35.8 20.3 43.3
2021 763 36.3 20.9 44.7
2022 812 42.8 18.9 47.5
2023 819 39.4 20.7 51.9

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

Ferrucci Junior High

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.5%0.0%1.6%0.0%0.0%96.8%96.8%95.2%95.2%96.8%92.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.1%0.1%0.8%3.7%98.0%98.0%97.8%97.2%97.6%96.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $421 (3.2%) $12,833 (96.8%) $13,254
2020 $712 (7.8%) $8,465 (92.3%) $9,176
2021 $588 (4.2%) $13,506 (95.8%) $14,094
2022 $1,182 (7.4%) $14,716 (92.6%) $15,897

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferrucci Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 245th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 220th of 539 Middle schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ferrucci Junior High)69.162
 7.1%
   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 (Ferrucci Junior High)57.743.5
 14.2%
   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 (Ferrucci Junior High)59.449.8
 9.6%
   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 (Ferrucci Junior High)45.428.8
 16.6%
   8th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)46.528.3
 18.2%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Ferrucci Junior High)57.543.9
 13.6%
   8th Grade Science (Puyallup School District)55.939
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ferrucci Junior High)62.355.7
 6.6%
   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 (Ferrucci Junior High)48.935.9
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ferrucci Junior High)57.543.9
 13.6%
   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 Students738819
 11%
African American4445
 2.3%
American Indian1414
Asian2550
 100%
Hispanic142190
 33.8%
Pacific Islander1923
 21.1%
White397393
 1%
Two or More Races97101
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%51.9%
 6.2%


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Ferrucci Junior High ranks 229th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ferrucci Junior High usually go on to attend Emerald Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 819 students attended Ferrucci Junior High.

Students at Ferrucci Junior High are 48% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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