Best Public Schools in Covington, WA

Summary:

The city of Covington, Washington is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions leading the way.

Maple View Middle School and Crestwood Elementary School are the top-performing schools in Covington, consistently outpacing the Kent School District and state averages on state assessments. Maple View Middle School is ranked 81st out of 535 Washington middle schools and maintains a low free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a relatively affluent student population. Crestwood Elementary, ranked 329th out of 1,168 Washington elementary schools, also boasts exceptional performance and a high student-teacher ratio, suggesting more individualized attention.

In contrast, schools like Cedar Valley Elementary and Jenkins Creek Elementary struggle to meet state averages, with proficiency rates below 50% in most subjects. The higher free/reduced lunch rates at these schools are generally associated with lower test scores, highlighting the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors in education. Kentwood High School, ranked 170th out of 437 Washington high schools, stands out for its diverse student population and strong graduation and dropout rates.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26500 Timberlane Way SE	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7649	315	26	12.0	40.6%	142 (45.1%)	20 (6.3%)	77 (24.4%)	40 (12.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.5%)	28.8	836^th of 1168 public elementary schools	28.4%		22.3	944^th of 1169 public elementary schools	19.2%	108	50.0			50.0	28.3	52.8	46.2					41.8	32.6	36.1	15.7					27.1	87.5	89.6	89.6	89.6	89.6	87.5	91.7	87.5	87.5	87.5	$25,197	$1,253	$23,944
Covington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25811 156TH Ave SE	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7652	478	31	15.1	54.2%	175 (36.6%)	59 (12.3%)	112 (23.4%)	85 (17.8%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.1%)	34 (7.1%)	45.2	618^th of 1168 public elementary schools	47.1%		48.7	565^th of 1169 public elementary schools	51.7%	53	62.5			62.5	36.8	46.8	49.4					44.6	40.6	45.2	47.6					44.6	86.5	87.8	86.5	86.5	86.5	87.8	90.5	86.5	87.8	87.8	$17,078	$960	$16,119
Cedar Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	19640 SE 272nd Street	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7620	914	46	19.7	53.4%	413 (45.2%)	94 (10.3%)	178 (19.5%)	108 (11.8%)	4 (0.4%)	17 (1.9%)	100 (10.9%)	35.2	336^th of 535 public middle schools	37.2%		41.3	293^rd of 539 public middle schools	45.6%	43		33.6		33.6				38.1	52.4	46.6		45.9				24.2	31.5	27.8		28.0											$17,236	$416	$16,819
Crestwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25225 180th Ave SE	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7634	393	27	14.6	37.9%	186 (47.3%)	33 (8.4%)	55 (14.0%)	60 (15.3%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.5%)	50 (12.7%)	69.1	329^th of 1168 public elementary schools	71.8%		64.6	375^th of 1169 public elementary schools	67.9%	46	66.2			66.2	51.7	53.6	63.1					56.4	56.9	70.9	53.9					60.1	86.8	88.2	86.8	86.8	86.8	88.2	88.2	88.2	88.2	88.2	$18,013	$644	$17,369
Mattson Middle School	Public	6-8	16400 SE 251st ST	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7670	779	41	18.8	49.7%	304 (39.0%)	52 (6.7%)	185 (23.7%)	147 (18.9%)	4 (0.5%)	9 (1.2%)	76 (9.8%)	45.3	274^th of 535 public middle schools	48.8%		46.7	255^th of 539 public middle schools	52.7%	19		33.0		33.0				46.5	50.4	49.4		48.8				39.0	34.5	35.0		36.1											$18,001	$391	$17,610
Kentwood High School	Public	9-12	25800 164th Ave SE	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7680	1,988	85	23.4	53.9%	564 (28.4%)	262 (13.2%)	408 (20.5%)	514 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (2.3%)	186 (9.4%)	57.5	170^th of 437 public high schools	61.1%		55.3	179^th of 442 public high schools	59.5%	9			53.5	53.5							65.1	65.1							33.2	33.2											$15,259	$506	$14,753
Jenkins Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26915 186th Ave SE	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7331	336	21	15.6	58.9%	135 (40.2%)	22 (6.5%)	88 (26.2%)	40 (11.9%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	41 (12.2%)	29.8	819^th of 1168 public elementary schools	29.9%		34.3	773^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	33.9%	46	48.8			48.8	21.6	48.9	38.1					35.5	27.5	51.1	28.6					35.5	81.0	81.0	85.7	85.7	85.7	81.0	85.7	81.0	81.0	81.0	$19,574	$1,030	$18,544
Maple View Middle School	Public	6-8	18200 SE 240th ST	Covington	98042	King County	Tahoma School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 413-5500	977	48	20.3	25.5%	598 (61.2%)	32 (3.3%)	108 (11.1%)	128 (13.1%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	101 (10.3%)	83	81^st of 535 public middle schools	84.9%		77.7	103^rd of 539 public middle schools	80.9%	22		57.0		57.0				59.9	65.9	66.6		64.2				56.6	61.1	55.1		57.8											$16,007	$345	$15,661

Cities Near Covington

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kent	2.28 mi	37	200^th
Maple Valley	2.55 mi	9	19^th
Auburn	4.09 mi	35	223^rd
Renton	4.2 mi	40	109^th
Black Diamond	4.59 mi	2	96^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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