Elementary Schools in Kent School District

The Kent School District in Washington is home to 29 diverse elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole is rated 2 out of 5 stars, there is a wide range in academic performance among the individual schools, with several standouts like Sunrise Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School, and Grass Lake Elementary School ranking among the top 15% of elementary schools in Washington.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with the top-performing schools boasting proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math in the 60-70% range, while some lower-performing schools like River Ridge Elementary, East Hill Elementary, and Meadow Ridge Elementary have rates below 20%. These gaps appear to be closely tied to socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic achievement.

Despite the wide range in performance, the Kent School District data suggests that early literacy and math skills are key predictors of overall school success. Focusing on improving outcomes in the critical 3rd and 4th grade years could be a lever for driving districtwide improvement and ensuring more equitable opportunities for all students.