Best middle schools in Kent School District (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Kent School District, Washington. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Washington.
- 165Northwood Middle SchoolRenton · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 911 students
- 259Mattson Middle SchoolCovington · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 719 students
- 349Cedar Heights Middle SchoolCovington · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 876 students
- 447Meeker Middle SchoolRenton · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 779 students
- 546Meridian Middle SchoolKent · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 647 students
- 627Mill Creek Middle SchoolKent · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 866 students
- 723Canyon Ridge Middle SchoolKent · Public Middle73% Free/reduced-price lunch · 821 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood Middle School Renton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 911 |
| 2 | Mattson Middle School Covington · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.6 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 719 |
| 3 | Cedar Heights Middle School Covington · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 876 |
| 4 | Meeker Middle School Renton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.3 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 779 |
| 5 | Meridian Middle School Kent · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.9 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 647 |
| 6 | Mill Creek Middle School Kent · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.0 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 866 |
| 7 | Canyon Ridge Middle School Kent · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.4 Lower 50% | 73% Free/reduced-price lunch | 821 |
Northwood Middle School in Renton leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Kent School District with a Success Index (US) of 64.5. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Washington middle schools rankings, every school on the Kent School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Kent School District?
Northwood Middle School in Renton, Washington ranks first among middle schools in Kent School District with a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 911).
How are middle schools in Kent School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.