Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Heights Middle School serves the southeast part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 17 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Heights Middle School's student population of 876 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
876 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cedar Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Heights Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Heights Middle School's ranking?
Cedar Heights Middle School is ranked #1278 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Heights Middle School?
876 students attend Cedar Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cedar Heights Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Heights Middle School?
Cedar Heights Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Heights Middle School offer ?
Cedar Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Heights Middle School part of?
Cedar Heights Middle School is part of Kent School District.
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