Martin Sortun Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 12711 SE 248th St
       Kent, WA  98030-5002


(253) 373-7314

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,715 Help


Students who attend Martin Sortun Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meridian Middle School
High:    Kentwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
32.8%
White:
23.4%
Hispanic:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Compare Details Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 6th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Martin Sortun Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (32.8%), White (23.4%), Hispanic (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Sortun Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 13th best among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Sortun Elementary School is $17,715. 20 elementary schools in the Kent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Martin Sortun Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin Sortun Elementary School 318th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Martin Sortun Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
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White students:


Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 137th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin Sortun Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.07 384th 1026 62.6%
2005 63.51 361st 1031 65.0%
2006 68.09 289th 1051 72.5%
2007 54.39 496th 1069 53.6%
2008 77.28 183rd 1067 82.8%
2009 69.07 300th 1072 72.0%
2010 69.15 286th 1088 73.7%
2011 77.82 182nd 1092 83.3%
2012 79.24 166th 1097 84.9%
2013 82.45 143rd 1106 87.1%
2015 86.95 115th 1067 89.2%
2016 86.60 123rd 1053 88.3%
2017 80.21 198th 1056 81.3%
2018 79.10 206th 1054 80.5%
2019 72.99 293rd 1130 74.1%
2021 60.18 414th 1107 62.6%
2022 75.75 267th 1169 77.2%
2023 70.82 318th 1169 72.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.05 58th 252 77.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.85 31st 333 90.7%
2019 59.34 56th 248 77.4%
2022 66.10 30th 213 85.9%
2023 76.26 41st 254 83.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.73 33rd 835 96.0%
2019 80.08 92nd 979 90.6%
2021 73.30 139th 854 83.7%
2022 84.81 62nd 1019 93.9%
2023 83.17 87th 1013 91.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.58 187th 1004 81.4%
2019 74.23 262nd 1068 75.5%
2021 56.96 398th 1008 60.5%
2022 75.27 249th 1100 77.4%
2023 79.60 202nd 1094 81.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.78 236th 999 76.4%
2019 70.87 302nd 1075 71.9%
2021 61.96 350th 1025 65.9%
2022 74.26 274th 1113 75.4%
2023 59.03 410th 1099 62.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.79 87th 169 48.5%
2019 58.51 86th 201 57.2%
2021 34.91 88th 131 32.8%
2022 61.80 87th 187 53.5%
2023 65.15 63rd 170 62.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.80 5th 107 95.3%
2019 74.21 18th 110 83.6%
2021 54.95 14th 47 70.2%
2022 75.78 15th 108 86.1%
2023 59.49 24th 66 63.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.09 176th 540 67.4%
2019 63.29 214th 697 69.3%
2021 65.88 100th 501 80.0%
2022 75.77 98th 694 85.9%
2023 64.86 177th 633 72.0%
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Rank History for White students at Martin Sortun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.01 113th 833 86.4%
2019 85.56 101st 1027 90.2%
2021 82.09 139th 943 85.3%
2022 81.69 154th 1031 85.1%
2023 67.28 316th 1011 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Martin Sortun Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 44 46 20 7 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 550 38 52 28 11 n/a n/a 0 679
1990 596 27 53 27 9 n/a n/a 0 712
1991 610 15 64 15 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1992 656 14 51 17 2 n/a n/a 0 740
1993 493 20 48 16 7 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 491 19 66 19 5 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 484 34 60 31 8 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 484 34 60 31 8 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 477 41 57 28 6 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 440 33 63 43 6 n/a n/a 0 585
1999 459 46 69 30 6 n/a n/a 0 610
2000 393 70 53 32 6 n/a n/a 0 554
2001 355 67 68 27 6 n/a n/a 0 523
2002 302 56 95 31 7 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 302 56 95 31 7 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 273 53 105 29 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2005 249 77 135 36 4 n/a n/a 1 502
2006 221 75 156 33 3 n/a n/a 14 502
2007 208 82 157 43 3 n/a n/a 43 536
2008 196 69 163 50 6 n/a n/a 51 535
2009 189 63 158 57 3 n/a n/a 63 533
2010 180 75 179 57 2 n/a n/a 61 554
2011 180 79 168 79 1 8 45 0 560
2012 166 75 181 90 1 6 55 0 574
2013 165 75 192 97 3 12 66 0 610
2014 165 78 205 98 3 11 55 0 615
2015 168 80 206 91 2 11 54 0 612
2016 185 91 231 106 0 15 49 0 677
2017 195 92 221 115 1 12 53 0 689
2018 171 93 224 106 1 16 47 0 658
2019 145 97 243 111 1 8 48 0 653
2020 139 114 237 111 0 9 53 0 663
2021 122 109 213 95 0 10 54 0 603
2022 126 92 183 108 0 11 44 0 564
2023 127 81 178 96 0 13 48 0 543

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 Martin Sortun Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 0.0 0.0 0
1989 679 30.0 22.6 n/a
1990 712 31.6 22.5 0
1991 704 31.8 22.1 n/a
1992 740 33.1 22.3 n/a
1993 584 27.0 21.6 n/a
1994 600 28.2 21.3 n/a
1995 617 28.3 21.8 n/a
1996 617 28.3 21.8 n/a
1997 609 29.5 20.6 n/a
1998 585 27.2 21.5 n/a
1999 610 32.0 19.1 n/a
2000 554 28.4 19.5 n/a
2001 523 28.0 18.7 n/a
2002 491 28.5 17.2 38.5
2003 491 28.5 17.2 38.5
2004 462 24.0 19.3 35.7
2005 502 24.5 20.5 40.7
2006 502 25.0 20.1 46.1
2007 536 28.0 19.1 48.5
2008 535 28.5 18.8 56.2
2009 533 28.3 18.8 55.5
2010 554 31.2 17.7 57.6
2011 560 30.9 18.1 34.8
2012 574 29.1 19.7 50.3
2013 610 30.0 20.2 52.5
2014 615 n/a n/a 53.2
2015 612 38.0 16.1 52.3
2016 677 31.0 21.8 51
2017 689 35.5 19.3 49.3
2018 658 33.5 19.6 50.9
2019 653 32.5 20.0 52.1
2020 663 32.8 20.1 54.6
2021 603 32.6 18.4 55.1
2022 564 32.8 17.1 50.7
2023 543 34.3 15.7 61

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 Martin Sortun Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 0.0 0.0 0
1989 679 30.0 22.6 n/a
1990 712 31.6 22.5 0
1991 704 31.8 22.1 n/a
1992 740 33.1 22.3 n/a
1993 584 27.0 21.6 n/a
1994 600 28.2 21.3 n/a
1995 617 28.3 21.8 n/a
1996 617 28.3 21.8 n/a
1997 609 29.5 20.6 n/a
1998 585 27.2 21.5 n/a
1999 610 32.0 19.1 n/a
2000 554 28.4 19.5 n/a
2001 523 28.0 18.7 n/a
2002 491 28.5 17.2 38.5
2003 491 28.5 17.2 38.5
2004 462 24.0 19.3 35.7
2005 502 24.5 20.5 40.7
2006 502 25.0 20.1 46.1
2007 536 28.0 19.1 48.5
2008 535 28.5 18.8 56.2
2009 533 28.3 18.8 55.5
2010 554 31.2 17.7 57.6
2011 560 30.9 18.1 34.8
2012 574 29.1 19.7 50.3
2013 610 30.0 20.2 52.5
2014 615 n/a n/a 53.2
2015 612 38.0 16.1 52.3
2016 677 31.0 21.8 51
2017 689 35.5 19.3 49.3
2018 658 33.5 19.6 50.9
2019 653 32.5 20.0 52.1
2020 663 32.8 20.1 54.6
2021 603 32.6 18.4 55.1
2022 564 32.8 17.1 50.7
2023 543 34.3 15.7 61

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.3%1.1%0.0%1.1%91.3%91.3%95.7%92.4%93.5%91.3%
201781.0%1.2%1.2%4.8%4.8%86.9%88.1%88.1%90.5%88.1%88.1%
201882.3%0.0%2.5%2.5%2.5%88.6%89.9%88.6%87.3%89.9%89.9%
201993.1%0.0%0.0%1.2%3.5%94.3%96.6%94.3%94.3%94.3%96.6%
202083.0%3.2%1.1%1.1%3.2%88.3%85.1%89.4%90.4%85.1%91.5%91.5%91.5%85.1%
202187.0%0.0%1.3%1.3%0.0%93.5%92.2%96.1%93.5%92.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%
202277.2%3.8%0.0%0.0%1.3%81.0%81.0%91.1%79.8%81.0%78.5%78.5%78.5%81.0%
202381.4%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%81.4%84.3%94.3%85.7%84.3%85.7%84.3%84.3%84.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201884.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%85.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%86.5%
201990.0%1.1%1.1%1.1%1.1%98.9%90.0%98.9%100.0%100.0%91.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Martin Sortun Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.9%0.8%0.6%3.5%95.8%95.8%96.3%96.5%96.5%96.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin Sortun Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $692 (5.5%) $11,955 (94.5%) $12,647
2020 $430 (4.7%) $8,636 (95.3%) $9,066
2021 $820 (5.2%) $15,052 (94.8%) $15,872
2022 $1,091 (6.2%) $16,624 (93.8%) $17,715

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Sortun Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 318th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Sortun Elementary School)69.452
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.841.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Martin Sortun Elementary School)73.564.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Sortun Elementary School)63.865.8
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.343.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Martin Sortun Elementary School)6159.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Kent School District)48.541.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Sortun Elementary School)74.560.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.747.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Martin Sortun Elementary School)56.642.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Martin Sortun Elementary School)53.859.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Sortun Elementary School)7366.7
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)58.548.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Martin Sortun Elementary School)64.452.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Martin Sortun Elementary School)70.161.1
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Martin Sortun Elementary School)63.754.7
 9%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Martin Sortun Elementary School)53.859.2
 5.4%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653543
 16.8%
African American9781
 16.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian243178
 26.7%
Hispanic11196
 13.5%
Pacific Islander813
 62.5%
White145127
 12.4%
Two or More Races4848
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%61%
 8.9%


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Students at Martin Sortun Elementary School are 33% Asian, 23% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks 318th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Martin Sortun Elementary School.

Students who attend Martin Sortun Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meridian Middle School
High : Kentwood High School


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