Summary:
Schools serving ZIP code 98030 include 10 schools in the Kent School District, enrolling about 5,325 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades. The group includes six elementary schools, one middle school, three high-school programs, and specialized options. Academic results vary widely. The clearest standout is Martin Sortun Elementary School, the only school with a latest statewide ranking above the midpoint. It ranked in the 56th percentile and reported 50% ELA, 47.56% math, and 60% science proficiency, outperforming district averages in all three subjects.
Among the other elementary schools, Pine Tree Elementary School and George T. Daniel Elementary School showed encouraging signs. Pine Tree had a major science increase to 41.67%, while George T. Daniel improved in ELA, math, and science and had the area’s lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.3 students per teacher. Millennium Elementary School also improved its statewide ranking. In contrast, Meadow Ridge Elementary School had the lowest elementary results, including 12.64% ELA, 15.22% math, and 10% science proficiency. Scenic Hill Elementary School also experienced notable ELA and math declines.
Math is a widespread challenge, with low proficiency at Canyon Ridge Middle School and most high schools. Kent-Meridian High School had the strongest reported high-school test results, but its 79.4% graduation rate was below district and state levels, while its 14.5% dropout rate was higher. The Individualized Graduation & Degree Program and The Outreach Program serve specialized populations and should not be compared directly with conventional schools. Overall, families will find the strongest current academic performance at Martin Sortun, promising recent gains at Pine Tree and George T. Daniel, and significant improvement needs in math, Meadow Ridge, Canyon Ridge, and high-school completion.
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