Best High Schools in East Hill-Meridian, WA

High schools
2
Students
3,767
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kentridge High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students

2. 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

Best Middle Schools in East Hill-Meridian, WA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,326
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northwood Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. Meeker Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students

Best Elementary Schools in East Hill-Meridian, WA

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,300
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sunrise Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students

2. Lake Youngs Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. Covington Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

6. Glenridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

7. Soos Creek Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students

8. Emerald Park Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students

9. Springbrook Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students

10. Park Orchard Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in East Hill-Meridian, WA

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

Community Factors

East Hill-Meridian, WA has a total population of 37,694 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in East Hill-Meridian, WA

11,861

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East Hill-Meridian, WA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

36.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

33.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Hill-Meridian, WA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,595 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit East Hill-Meridian, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in East Hill-Meridian, WA

How many schools are in East Hill-Meridian, WA?

East Hill-Meridian, WA has 19 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,861 students in total.

How do schools in East Hill-Meridian perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in East Hill-Meridian score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in East Hill-Meridian meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Hill-Meridian?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near East Hill-Meridian, WA

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  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 44%
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  • Projected: 43%
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  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 27%
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  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations