- Kalles Junior High reported a higher gifted & talented than Ballou Jr High (178 vs. 11).
- Ballou Jr High reported a higher students per counselor than Kalles Junior High (880:1 vs. 818:1).
- Kalles Junior High reported a higher ap enrollment than Ballou Jr High (76 vs. 43).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ballou Jr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Kalles Junior High (370 vs. 354).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Kalles Junior High reported a higher gifted & talented than Ballou Jr High (178 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ballou Jr High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Kalles Junior High (61 vs. 34).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ballou Jr High reported a higher students per counselor than Kalles Junior High (880:1 vs. 818:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ballou Jr High
$16,882.06
Kalles Junior High
$16,882.06
Local revenue share
Ballou Jr High
25.9%
Kalles Junior High
25.9%
State revenue share
Ballou Jr High
68.5%
Kalles Junior High
68.5%
Federal revenue share
Ballou Jr High
5.6%
Kalles Junior High
5.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ballou Jr High
37.6%
Kalles Junior High
37.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.