For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,748 students in 98031, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98031, WA are Kent Laboratory Academy, Meridian Middle School and Evergreen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98031 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98031, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98031, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent Laboratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10515 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Gr: 3-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23480 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26630 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98031, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98031, WA include Kent Laboratory Academy, Meridian Middle School and Evergreen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98031?
3 public middle schools are located in 98031.
What is the racial composition of students in 98031?
98031 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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