Is Glacier View Junior High a good school?

Glacier View Junior High ranks 238 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glacier View Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 832 students attended Glacier View Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Glacier View Junior High?

Students at Glacier View Junior High are 49% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Glacier View Junior High attend?

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

Glacier View Junior High

Summary:

Glacier View Junior High is a public middle school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving grades 7-9 with a student population of 832. 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.

Glacier View Junior High stands out for its diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American (8.17%), Hispanic (19.23%), and multi-racial (13.22%) students compared to nearby schools like Kalles Junior High and Ferrucci Junior High. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. Interestingly, Glacier View's African American and military-connected student subgroups perform relatively well, ranking in the top 20-30 among Washington middle schools in these categories.

Glacier View Junior High also serves a higher proportion of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than nearby schools like Kalles Junior High (42.12%) and Ferrucci Junior High (51.89%). The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, which may impact its ability to provide consistent resources and support for its students. Overall, Glacier View Junior High faces challenges in addressing achievement gaps and improving its overall academic performance, but its diverse student population and pockets of success suggest opportunities for targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 7-9

12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374

(253) 435-6827

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,356

Students who attend Glacier View Junior High usually attend:

High:

Emerald Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Glacier View Junior High:

Elementary:	G W Edgerton Elementary
	Pope Elementary
	Warren Hunt Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 832

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.3%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Two or more races:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glacier View Junior High ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Glacier View Junior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), Hispanic (19.2%), two or more races (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glacier View Junior High is 21.5. 3 middle schools in the Puyallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Glacier View Junior High employs 38.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glacier View Junior High is $15,356. 5 middle schools in the Puyallup School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glacier View Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Glacier View Junior High 238^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Glacier View Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Puyallup School District:

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

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Rank History for Glacier View Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2010	72.73	104^th	483	78.5%
2011	71.97	107^th	492	78.3%
2012	79.51	72^nd	497	85.5%
2013	76.21	91^st	498	81.7%
2015	58.36	174^th	445	60.9%
2016	46.26	237^th	443	46.5%
2017	56.82	191^st	435	56.1%
2018	58.49	172^nd	437	60.6%
2019	44.26	286^th	512	44.1%
2021	41.80	295^th	529	44.2%
2022	50.34	227^th	541	58.0%
2023	43.13	279^th	539	48.2%
2024	51.28	238^th	535	55.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	52.16	77^th	166	53.6%
2019	44.20	140^th	246	43.1%
2021	16.30	227^th	250	9.2%
2022	26.11	199^th	257	22.6%
2023	34.79	165^th	244	32.4%
2024	50.56	106^th	243	56.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.14	55^th	135	59.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	52.41	145^th	349	58.5%
2019	55.41	176^th	448	60.7%
2021	46.06	230^th	458	49.8%
2022	59.29	138^th	475	70.9%
2023	40.61	265^th	463	42.8%
2024	44.59	237^th	455	47.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	54.27	163^rd	376	56.6%
2019	41.70	272^nd	452	39.8%
2021	37.85	289^th	469	38.4%
2022	45.25	245^th	479	48.9%
2023	38.57	274^th	464	40.9%
2024	46.36	234^th	464	49.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	17.99	47^th	50	6.0%
2021	37.74	31^st	44	29.5%
2022	50.05	25^th	51	51.0%
2023	43.68	27^th	40	32.5%
2024	55.76	19^th	46	58.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	57.11	145^th	371	60.9%
2019	44.83	247^th	453	45.5%
2021	45.80	240^th	476	49.6%
2022	53.76	186^th	480	61.3%
2023	45.70	228^th	470	51.5%
2024	55.31	188^th	466	59.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	46.42	68^th	123	44.7%
2019	33.09	113^th	152	25.7%
2023	20.41	115^th	145	20.7%
2024	32.90	101^st	148	31.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	43.89	53^rd	106	50.0%
2022	59.52	30^th	104	71.2%
2023	56.95	38^th	96	60.4%
2024	69.75	20^th	90	77.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	52.46	108^th	259	58.3%
2019	58.67	122^nd	344	64.5%
2021	41.34	192^nd	353	45.6%
2022	39.15	207^th	360	42.5%
2023	40.95	182^nd	336	45.8%
2024	48.11	162^nd	344	52.9%

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Rank History for White students at Glacier View Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	49.20	157^th	325	51.7%
2019	34.54	334^th	470	28.9%
2021	50.69	224^th	480	53.3%
2022	61.15	163^rd	488	66.6%
2023	42.80	267^th	488	45.3%
2024	47.80	253^rd	486	47.9%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Saturday, October 15, 2011

Great school, one that actually thinks about why they do what they do. They constantly ask for parent input, great PTSA, I love the principal! He does not allow whiny parents to always win, he holds his teachers and students accountable. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Glacier View Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	601	35	66	45	8	n/a	n/a	66	821
2010	615	80	79	54	10	n/a	n/a	0	838
2011	615	45	47	75	8	7	56	0	853
2012	554	31	44	96	10	9	92	0	836
2013	557	28	38	103	9	10	110	0	855
2014	555	27	36	119	9	15	115	0	876
2015	544	36	37	119	7	7	105	0	855
2016	498	32	33	122	5	7	106	0	803
2017	488	31	41	117	1	8	110	0	796
2018	490	37	38	138	1	8	128	0	840
2019	517	31	37	145	9	10	116	0	865
2020	496	37	42	160	13	11	109	0	868
2021	462	62	38	151	9	16	95	0	833
2022	406	66	50	166	9	13	105	4	819
2023	410	68	53	160	10	15	110	6	832

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 Glacier View Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	821	n/a	n/a	18.7
2010	838	37.0	22.6	19.7
2011	853	35.6	23.9	21.1
2012	836	37.5	22.2	27
2013	855	37.6	22.6	29.9
2014	876	n/a	n/a	29.2
2015	855	39.0	21.9	28
2016	803	37.0	21.7	28.8
2017	796	36.4	21.8	29.5
2018	840	35.3	23.7	31
2019	865	37.8	22.8	32.7
2020	868	36.1	23.9	32.7
2021	833	38.3	21.7	29.4
2022	819	38.3	21.3	37.1
2023	832	38.6	21.5	40.5

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 Glacier View Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	821	n/a	n/a	18.7
2010	838	37.0	22.6	19.7
2011	853	35.6	23.9	21.1
2012	836	37.5	22.2	27
2013	855	37.6	22.6	29.9
2014	876	n/a	n/a	29.2
2015	855	39.0	21.9	28
2016	803	37.0	21.7	28.8
2017	796	36.4	21.8	29.5
2018	840	35.3	23.7	31
2019	865	37.8	22.8	32.7
2020	868	36.1	23.9	32.7
2021	833	38.3	21.7	29.4
2022	819	38.3	21.3	37.1
2023	832	38.6	21.5	40.5

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.

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