Best High Schools in 98030, WA

High schools
7
Students
7,737
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 98030, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kentwood High School

C+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students

2. Kentlake High School

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students

3. Auburn Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students

4. Kent-meridian High School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students

5. Kent Virtual Academy

F

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 184 Students

6. The Outreach Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Kent School District • Public • Grades 12 • 80 Students

7. Individualized Graduation & Degree Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students

Best Middle Schools in 98030, WA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,475
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 98030, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Meridian Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students

2. Mattson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

3. Cedar Heights Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

4. Cascade Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students

5. Mill Creek Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 98030, WA

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,646
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 98030, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Meridian Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students

2. Martin Sortun Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students

3. Lea Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students

4. Scenic Hill Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

5. Pine Tree Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students

6. Millennium Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students

7. George T. Daniel Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

8. Meadow Ridge Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

9. East Hill Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students

10. Sunshine Mountain Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sunshine Mountain Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 154 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 98030, WA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

98030, WA has a total population of 38,894 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 98030, WA

15,858

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98030, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

59.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

55.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98030, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98030, WA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,748 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 98030, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 98030, WA

How many schools are in 98030, WA?

98030, WA has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,858 students in total.

How do schools in 98030 perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in 98030 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 98030 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98030?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
98092, WA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
98055, WA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
98001, WA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
98198, WA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
98058, WA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
98003, WA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations