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#2006 of 2,228 schools in WA

Evergreen Middle School

Middle School · Federal Way School District · Kent, WA

A Federal Way School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

26630 40TH AVE S, Kent, WA 98031

  • Math 12% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$17,898
Chronic Absenteeism39.5%

Students at Evergreen Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Evergreen Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,286/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kent), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,458

Median home value

$552,300

Median rent

$1,956/mo

College educated

30.4%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
K-schoolPrivate · tuition6.4private2–111.2 mi34Compare →
Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.9 mi24Compare →
Kilo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–82.4 mi649Compare →
Sacajawea Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.96–82.5 mi652Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Federal Way School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#26 of 41
District spending per student
$17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Evergreen Middle School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Evergreen Middle School

Evergreen Middle School is a public middle school in Kent, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 737 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,006 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Evergreen Middle School

What grades does Evergreen Middle School serve?

Evergreen Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Evergreen Middle School?

Evergreen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Evergreen Middle School rank in WA?

Evergreen Middle School ranks #2,006 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Evergreen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Evergreen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Evergreen Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Evergreen Middle School a charter school?

No, Evergreen Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Evergreen Middle School a Title I school?

No, Evergreen Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Middle School?

83.6% of students at Evergreen Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
737
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.5%
Area population (ZIP 98031)
40,898
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98031; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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