Summary:
Covington, Washington, has eight public schools serving elementary, middle, and high school students, with about 6,136 students across the Kent School District and Tahoma School District. Seven schools are part of Kent, while Maple View Middle School is the only Tahoma school. The strongest overall results come from Maple View, which ranks 51st among 514 Washington middle schools and exceeds state proficiency rates by roughly 16–17 percentage points in English, math, and science. It also has a five-star rating and has improved its ranking over the past three years.
Among elementary schools, Covington Elementary School currently ranks highest and has shown the most notable recent improvement, especially in science and English. Its math proficiency is 55.67%, the best among the local elementary schools. Crestwood Elementary School remains a strong performer, with the highest elementary science result and solid fourth-grade outcomes, although its statewide ranking has declined. Mattson Middle School is the strongest Kent middle school, outperforming the Kent average in all three tested subjects and improving its ranking. These schools provide the most encouraging combination of current achievement and, in some cases, positive momentum.
The greatest academic challenges are at Jenkins Creek Elementary School, Cedar Valley Elementary School, and Cedar Heights Middle School, particularly in math and science. Jenkins Creek ranks near the bottom statewide and experienced a substantial science decline, while Cedar Valley has the area’s highest reported spending per student but comparatively low achievement. Kentwood High School presents a mixed picture: its graduation rate is above both district and state averages, and its dropout rate is much lower, but math and science proficiency need attention. Overall, families will find a wide range of performance within Covington, with Maple View the standout and meaningful differences among schools in the Kent district.
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