Cedar Heights Middle School
Covington, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
251st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
19640 SE 272nd Street, Covington, WA 98042
(253)373-7620NCES ID 530396001142Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Cedar Heights Middle School 251st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 869 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 914 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1993, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.4% | 45.2% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 19.5% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 11.8% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 10.9% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.7% | 10.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1993. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $708K in zip 98042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Cedar Heights Middle School
- #47Maple View Middle SchoolTahoma School District · 2.3 mi away47th of 381
ELA 68% ▲25 · Math 59% ▲34Compare - #190Mattson Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.4 mi away190th of 381
ELA 47% ▲4 · Math 33% ▲8Compare - #35Summit Trail Middle SchoolTahoma School District · 3.8 mi away35th of 381
ELA 73% ▲30 · Math 63% ▲38Compare - #136Meridian Middle SchoolKent School District · 5.2 mi away136th of 381
ELA 55% ▲12 · Math 39% ▲14Compare - #332Canyon Ridge Middle SchoolKent School District · 5.3 mi away332nd of 381
ELA 29% ▼14 · Math 17% ▼8Compare - #288Rainier Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 5.4 mi away288th of 381
ELA 34% ▼9 · Math 24% ▼1Compare - #131Northwood Middle SchoolKent School District · 5.6 mi away131st of 381
ELA 52% ▲9 · Math 43% ▲18Compare - #232Meeker Middle SchoolKent School District · 6.6 mi away232nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼3 · Math 32% ▲7Compare
What school district is Cedar Heights Middle School in?
Cedar Heights Middle School is part of the Kent School District district in Covington, Washington.
Is Cedar Heights Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cedar Heights Middle School 251st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cedar Heights Middle School?
White 45%, Hispanic 20%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 11% (914 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cedar Heights Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98042 is $708K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.