Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Sortun Elementary School serves the west part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Martin Sortun Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Sortun Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#468 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
36%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Sortun Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Sortun Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Martin Sortun Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Sortun Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Elementary School, Emerald Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Martin Sortun Elementary School?
450 students attend Martin Sortun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Martin Sortun Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Sortun Elementary School?
Martin Sortun Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Sortun Elementary School offer ?
Martin Sortun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Sortun Elementary School part of?
Martin Sortun Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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