For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,670 students in 98042, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98042, WA are Maple View Middle School, Mattson Middle School and Cedar Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98042, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mattson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16400 Se 251st St
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19640 Se 272nd Street
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98042, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98042, WA include Maple View Middle School, Mattson Middle School and Cedar Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98042?
3 public middle schools are located in 98042.
What is the racial composition of students in 98042?
98042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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