Martin Sortun Elementary School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Meridian Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Martin Sortun Elementary School Kent, Washington | Meridian Middle School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 1,154 | #234 of 363 |
| National rank | #13088 of 50,301 | #8531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 450 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 40% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 45.9).
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 40%).
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 55.6%).
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.2).
- •Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 450.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Sortun Elementary School better than Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Martin Sortun Elementary School and Meridian Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Sortun Elementary School: 450. Meridian Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Sortun Elementary School and Meridian Middle School rank in Washington?
Martin Sortun Elementary School is 359th of 1,154 and Meridian Middle School is 234th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).