Summary:
The 98031 zip code area in Kent, Washington is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Kent School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 145 out of 247 in Washington and has a 2-star rating, some individual schools in the area stand out with stronger academic performance.
Kentridge High School ranks 61 out of 437 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating, with 73.36% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51% in Math. Meridian Middle School ranks 239 out of 535 middle schools and has a 3-star rating, with 54.86% proficiency in ELA and 32.07% in Math. At the elementary level, Glenridge Elementary stands out with 49.37% proficiency in ELA and 40.63% in Math, despite having a 2-star rating.
The schools in the 98031 area serve diverse student populations, with varying levels of economic disadvantage as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 42.43% at Kentridge High to 83.98% at Evergreen Middle School. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, though some schools like Kentridge and Meridian are able to achieve strong results despite the challenges faced by their districts. Understanding the factors contributing to these differences could inform strategies to support student success and equity across the Kent School District.
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