Edgemont Jr High

521 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Edgemont Junior High is a public middle school located in Edgewood, Washington, serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Puyallup School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, offering a structured academic environment designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents. The campus serves as a key educational hub for the local community, providing students with access to a core curriculum as well as various elective opportunities that encourage personal and academic exploration.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture. Beyond traditional academics, Edgemont Jr High emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement, offering various clubs, sports, and social activities that aim to keep students engaged and connected to their peers. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, all while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Edgewood community.

521

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgemont Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	80
Black	33
Asian	48
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	31

White
247 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
80 (15.4 %)
Two or More
80 (15.4 %)
Asian
48 (9.2 %)
Black
33 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (6.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8727
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 129

Grade 9 130