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Best Schools in 98031, WA
98031, WA has 24 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 16,500 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 98031 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98031, WA
The top high schools in 98031, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kentridge High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. Kentwood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students
3. Renton Senior High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
4. Kent-meridian High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98031, WA
The top middle schools in 98031, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
2. Meridian Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
3. Meeker Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
4. Dimmitt Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
5. Mill Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98031, WA
The top elementary schools in 98031, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunrise Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
2. Lake Youngs Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
3. Martin Sortun Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
4. Talbot Hill Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
5. Glenridge Elementary
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
6. Soos Creek Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
7. Emerald Park Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
8. Springbrook Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
9. Park Orchard Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
10. Panther Lake Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98031, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98031, WA has a total population of 43,263 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98031, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98031, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98031, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98031, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98031, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98031, WA
How many schools are in 98031, WA?
98031, WA has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 16,500 students in total.
How do schools in 98031 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 98031 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 98031 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98031?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations