Summary:
The 98030 zip code area of Kent, Washington is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. This diverse set of schools serves a community facing significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district.
While Martin Sortun Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, the majority of the schools in the area struggle to meet academic standards. Kent-Meridian High School, the largest high school in the data set, maintains a respectable 86.2% four-year graduation rate, but its proficiency rates in core subjects lag behind the district and state. In contrast, the Individualized Graduation & Degree Program, a virtual high school, faces significant challenges, with a low 8.5% graduation rate and a concerning 46.3% dropout rate.
The wide range in spending per student across the schools, from $22,803 at Meadow Ridge Elementary to $51,229 at The Outreach Program, raises questions about the equity and effectiveness of resource allocation within the Kent School District. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the socioeconomic and academic disparities observed across the schools in the 98030 zip code area.
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