Mattson Middle School
Covington, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
190th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 50%· Stable
16400 SE 251st ST, Covington, WA 98042
(253)373-7670NCES ID 530396001780Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mattson Middle School 190th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 50th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 708 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 779 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 39.0% | ▼ 19.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 23.7% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 11.0% | 18.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 9.8% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 6.7% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 Mattson Middle School
- #47Maple View Middle SchoolTahoma School District · 1.2 mi away47th of 381
ELA 68% ▲21 · Math 59% ▲26Compare - #251Cedar Heights Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.4 mi away251st of 381
ELA 43% ▼4 · Math 25% ▼8Compare - #136Meridian Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.9 mi away136th of 381
ELA 55% ▲8 · Math 39% ▲6Compare - #332Canyon Ridge Middle SchoolKent School District · 3.4 mi away332nd of 381
ELA 29% ▼18 · Math 17% ▼16Compare - #131Northwood Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.1 mi away131st of 381
ELA 52% ▲5 · Math 43% ▲10Compare - #232Meeker Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.4 mi away232nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼7 · Math 32% ▼1Compare - #288Rainier Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 4.6 mi away288th of 381
ELA 34% ▼13 · Math 24% ▼9Compare - #375Mill Creek Middle SchoolKent School District · 5.1 mi away375th of 381
ELA 15% ▼32 · Math 9% ▼24Compare
What school district is Mattson Middle School in?
Mattson Middle School is part of the Kent School District district in Covington, Washington.
Is Mattson Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mattson Middle School 190th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mattson Middle School?
White 39%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 10% (779 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mattson 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.