Top 3 Best 98042 Washington Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,661 students in 98042, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98042, WA are Maple View Middle School, Kentlake High School and Mattson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Middle schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98042, WA Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple View Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 960 students
Rank: #22.
Kentlake High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21401 Se Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 1,512 students
Rank: #33.
Mattson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16400 Se 251st St
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Grades: 7-8
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19640 Se 272nd Street
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Grades: 7-8
| 604 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98042, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98042, WA include Maple View Middle School, Kentlake High School and Mattson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98042, WA?
4 public middle schools are located in 98042, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98042, WA?
98042, WA public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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