FERRUCCI JR HIGH SCHOOL
Ferrucci Jr High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 718 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Ferrucci Jr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ferrucci Junior High, located in Puyallup, Washington, serves as a key academic institution within the Puyallup School District. Catering to students in grades 7 through 9, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and various student-led clubs, which help promote well-rounded personal and social development during these formative adolescent years.
Beyond its academic offerings, Ferrucci Junior High emphasizes a culture of community and character development. The faculty and staff focus on preparing students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and responsible citizenship. Situated in a residential area on Wildwood Park Drive, the school maintains strong ties with the local Puyallup community, often engaging families and local stakeholders to ensure that students have the necessary resources and encouragement to excel both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Ferrucci Jr High at (253) 841-8756 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Puyallup, WA 98374-1351
(253) 841-8756
FERRUCCI JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Puyallup, WA with about 718 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Puyallup School District
- Total Students:
- 718
- Teachers:
- 38.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 718 students
- White
- 56.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.7%
- Two or more races
- 14.1%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.