Kent School District
- 12033 SE 256TH ST
- KENT, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7200
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 65.3% | 71.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,613 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.2 | 19.1 |
| Number of Schools | 42 | - |
| Number of Students | 27,444 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,430 | - |
District Test Scores
HSPE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.7% | 41.7% | |
| 2009 | 47.3% | 45.4% | |
| 2008 | 52.9% | 49.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 78.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.7% | 81.2% | |
| 2008 | 79.4% | 81.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.3% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 33.3% | 38.8% | |
| 2008 | 38.8% | 40.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.9% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.2% | 86.7% | |
| 2008 | 84.7% | 86.8% | |
MSP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.4% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 60.3% | 66.3% | |
| 2008 | 63.7% | 68.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.5% | 72.1% | |
| 2009 | 65.3% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 64.7% | 70.7% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.6% | 53.7% | |
| 2009 | 52.6% | 52.3% | |
| 2008 | 51.5% | 53.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.2% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 69.4% | 73.6% | |
| 2008 | 71.1% | 72.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.9% | 61.1% | |
| 2009 | 54.4% | 60.4% | |
| 2008 | 58.9% | 62.3% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.6% | 53.6% | |
| 2009 | 58.7% | 61.9% | |
| 2008 | 57.1% | 61.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 69.6% | |
| 2009 | 70.3% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.9% | 75.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.6% | 34.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.1% | 44.9% | |
| 2008 | 34.2% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.2% | 51.9% | |
| 2009 | 53.6% | 50.9% | |
| 2008 | 49.5% | 49.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.6% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 69.7% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 68.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.3% | 55.3% | |
| 2009 | 53.9% | 51.8% | |
| 2008 | 57.8% | 50.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.7% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 51.5% | 59.3% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 63.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.1% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 64.4% | 69.8% | |
| 2008 | 67.8% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.7% | 51.6% | |
| 2009 | 57.6% | 50.8% | |
| 2008 | 55.2% | 51.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.4% | 69.4% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 67.5% | |
| 2008 | 61.6% | 66.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.9% | 54.5% | |
| 2009 | 53.3% | 51.1% | |
| 2008 | 47.1% | 48.2% | |
Source: WA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 27,444 | 19.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 285 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,892 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,932 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,949 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,961 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,034 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,076 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,058 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,101 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,153 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,481 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,201 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,056 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,017 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 299 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 5,142 |
| Hispanic | 3,612 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,053 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 12,648 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 12,860 |
| Female | 11,894 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,430 | 19.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 70 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 611 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 538 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 212 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 268 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 53 |
| Elementary | 20 |
| Secondary | 33 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 25 |
| Library Support Staff | 18 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 864 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 27 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 27 |
| School Administrators | 95 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 124 |
| Student Support Services | 66 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 526 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $272,614,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $92,523,000 | 33.9% |
| Property Tax | $74,402,000 | 27.3% |
| Other School Systems | $51,000 | 0.02% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $907,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $3,796,000 | 1.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $3,211,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $727,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $103,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,141,000 | 1.2% |
| Private Contributions | $664,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,501,000 | 2.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $162,446,000 | 59.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $118,941,000 | 43.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $239,000 | 0.09% |
| Special Education Programs | $18,319,000 | 6.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,343,000 | 0.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $3,311,000 | 1.2% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $232,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $265,000 | 0.10% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $521,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $5,063,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Programs | $13,212,000 | 4.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $17,645,000 | 6.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,194,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,334,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $217,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,544,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $1,339,000 | 0.5% |
| Non-Specified | $1,780,000 | 0.7% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $11,000 | 0.00% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $61,000 | 0.02% |
| Direct - Other | $1,165,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $236,524,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $141,287,000 | 59.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $83,137,000 | 35.1% |
| Student Support | $16,352,000 | 6.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $9,120,000 | 3.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,032,000 | 0.4% |
| School Administration Support | $17,105,000 | 6.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $19,765,000 | 7.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,062,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Support Services | $12,701,000 | 4.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $12,100,000 | 5.1% |
| Food Services | $8,797,000 | 3.2% |
| Enterprise Operations | $3,303,000 | 1.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 65.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,578 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 7 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 619 | 6.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Kent School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 42
- Students: 27,444
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,430
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| BIRTH TO AGE 2 SCHOOL | ||||
12033 Se 256th St
Kent, WA Public | PK | 100 | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| CARRIAGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18235 140th Ave Se
Renton, WA Public | PK-6 | 464 | 18.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
19640 Se 272nd St
Kent, WA Public | 7-8 | 707 | 19.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CEDAR VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 352 | 14.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
17070 Se Wax Rd
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 586 | 18.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
25225 180th Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 485 | 18.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| EAST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9825 South 240th
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 510 | 17.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| EMERALD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11800 Se 216th St
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 534 | 19.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FAIRWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
16600 148th Ave Se
Renton, WA Public | PK-6 | 461 | 19.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GEORGE T. DANIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11310 Se 248th St
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 464 | 16.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GLENRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
19405 120th Ave Se
Renton, WA Public | PK-6 | 543 | 20.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 441 | 18.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
26741 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 525 | 20.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JENKINS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 331 | 15.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KENT-MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10020 Se 256th St
Kent, WA Public | 8-12 | 1,937 | 20.4 | ![]() 2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
24700 64th Ave South
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 558 | 17.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KENTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
21401 Se 300 St
Kent, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,861 | 22.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KENT MOUNTAIN VIEW ACADEMY | ||||
22420 Military Rd South
Des Moines, WA Public | KG-12 | 338 | 23.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KENT PHOENIX ACADEMY | ||||
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA Public | 8-12 | 314 | 21.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KENTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12430 Se 208th St
Kent, WA Public | 9-12 | 2,289 | 23.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
25800 164th Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | 9-12 | 2,148 | 23.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE YOUNGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
19660 142nd Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 471 | 17.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MARTIN SORTUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12711 Se 248th St
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 554 | 17.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MATTSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
16400 Se 251st
Kent, WA Public | 7-8 | 680 | 19.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MEADOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
27710 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 493 | 17.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MEEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12600 Se 192nd St
Renton, WA Public | 7-9 | 665 | 19.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
25621 140th Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 507 | 17.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
23480 120 Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | 6-8 | 666 | 18.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
620 North Central Ave
Kent, WA Public | 7-8 | 820 | 17.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MILLENNIUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11919 Se 270 St
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 604 | 20.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NEELY O BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6300 South 236th St
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 593 | 16.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
17007 Se 184 St
Renton, WA Public | 7-8 | 657 | 20.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PANTHER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10200 216th Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | KG-6 | 646 | - | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARK ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11010 Se 232nd
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 461 | 15.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PINE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
27825 118th Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 425 | 19.2 | ![]() 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
12033 Se 256th St
Kent, WA Public | 9-12 | 37 | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| RIDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18030 162nd Place Se
Renton, WA Public | PK-6 | 568 | 21.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SAWYER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
31135 228th Ave Se
Black Diamond, WA Public | PK-6 | 521 | 20.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SCENIC HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
26025 Woodland Way South
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 503 | 17.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SOOS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12651 Se 218th Place
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 418 | 18.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SPRINGBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20035 100th Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 387 | 16.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA Public | PK-6 | 572 | 20.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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