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Kent Laboratory Academy vs. Mattson Middle School

Should you attend Kent Laboratory Academy or Mattson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kent Laboratory Academy
10515 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mattson Middle School
16400 Se 251st St
Kent, WA 98042
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Kent Laboratory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Mattson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades 3-12, Kent Laboratory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Mattson Middle School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
3-12
6-8
Total Students
327 students
779 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kent Laboratory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mattson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kent Laboratory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mattson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kent Laboratory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mattson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kent Laboratory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kent School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mattson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kent School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#655 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
#1015 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kent Laboratory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mattson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in WA)
35%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent Laboratory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mattson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mattson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in WA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kent Laboratory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Kent School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kent Laboratory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mattson Middle School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
23
-
Grade 4 Students
25
-
Grade 5 Students
25
-
Grade 6 Students
27
244
Grade 7 Students
50
254
Grade 8 Students
46
281
Grade 9 Students
18
-
Grade 10 Students
24
-
Grade 11 Students
33
-
Grade 12 Students
56
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mattson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
31%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kent Laboratory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mattson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kent Laboratory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mattson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kent Laboratory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mattson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kent Laboratory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mattson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kent Laboratory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mattson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kent Laboratory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mattson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kent School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kent Laboratory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mattson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kent Laboratory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mattson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kent Laboratory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mattson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kent School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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