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#440 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 20% in state

Kent Laboratory Academy

School · Kent School District · Kent, WA

A school in Kent, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10515 SE 208TH ST, Kent, WA 98031

  • Math 47% vs WA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$19,199
Chronic Absenteeism34.9%

Students at Kent Laboratory Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
41%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 54% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45%

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 Kent Laboratory Academy 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cascade Vista Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–120.5 mi124Compare →
New Horizon SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private4–121.8 mi57Compare →
Children's Institute for Learning DifferencesPrivate · tuition7.3private2–122.8 mi44Compare →
H.o.m.e. ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.2K–122.8 mi137Compare →

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.

Kent School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#6 of 42
District spending per student
$19,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kent Laboratory Academy is listed in Kent School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kent Laboratory Academy

Kent Laboratory Academy is a public school in Kent, WA, part of Kent School District, serving approximately 327 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kent Laboratory Academy

What grades does Kent Laboratory Academy serve?

Kent Laboratory Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Kent Laboratory Academy?

Kent Laboratory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Laboratory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Kent Laboratory Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kent Laboratory Academy rank in WA?

Kent Laboratory Academy ranks #440 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Kent Laboratory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Kent Laboratory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Kent Laboratory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent Laboratory Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Kent Laboratory Academy a charter school?

No, Kent Laboratory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kent Laboratory Academy a Title I school?

No, Kent Laboratory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent Laboratory Academy?

45.0% of students at Kent Laboratory Academy 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
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.9%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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