Kent School District
School District · Kent, Washington
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
43
29 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
43
29 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Kent School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kent School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Crestwood Elementary School
Covington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunrise Elementary School
Kent · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
Kent · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#136 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,199
+$1,475 vs Washington median
District size
25,700 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Kent School District ranks #136 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Kent School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 41 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crestwood Elementary School (8.5/10), Sunrise Elementary School (8.4/10), and Lake Youngs Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kent School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kent School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Kent School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (41 of 43). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestwood Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunrise Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Youngs Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Ridgewood Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Grass Lake Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Kent Laboratory Academy | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Meridian Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Carriage Crest Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Glenridge Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Meridian Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 43 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kent School District
Kent School District is a Kent, Washington school district serving 43 schools. The district educates 25,700 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $19,199 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Kent School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crestwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Kent School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 29 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kent School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kent School District with test data.
Schools in Kent School District
43 schools Elementary Schools 29
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Kent
- Total Enrollment
- 25,700
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,511
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kent School District?
Kent School District has 43 schools in total — 29 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kent School District?
The average composite rating for Kent School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kent School District?
Kent School District spends $19,199 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kent School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kent School District is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kent School District?
Crestwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kent School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Kent School District?
Across schools in Kent School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kent School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Kent School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 43 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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