Martin Sortun Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
500th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
12711 SE 248th St, Kent, WA 98030
(253)373-7314NCES ID 530396002112Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Martin Sortun Elementary School 500th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 230 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 458 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30.0% | 31.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 32.1% | 23.8% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.1% | 21.0% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 14.1% | 10.5% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.0% | 10.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.4 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 $639K in zip 98030 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 Martin Sortun Elementary School
- #428Meridian Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.9 mi away428th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▲5 · Math 51% ▲2Compare - #1100George T. Daniel Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.9 mi away1,100th of 1,174
ELA 22% ▼30 · Math 22% ▼27Compare - #1070Millennium Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.4 mi away1,070th of 1,174
ELA 24% ▼28 · Math 24% ▼25Compare - #1009Park Orchard Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.5 mi away1,009th of 1,174
ELA 28% ▼24 · Math 28% ▼21Compare - #239Sunrise Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.7 mi away239th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▲10 · Math 64% ▲15Compare - #552Covington Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.8 mi away552nd of 1,174
ELA 43% ▼9 · Math 52% ▲3Compare - #1137East Hill Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.8 mi away1,137th of 1,174
ELA 19% ▼33 · Math 15% ▼34Compare - #652Soos Creek Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.9 mi away652nd of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼10 · Math 45% ▼4Compare
What school district is Martin Sortun Elementary School in?
Martin Sortun Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Martin Sortun Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Martin Sortun Elementary School 500th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Martin Sortun Elementary School?
Asian 32%, White 24%, Hispanic 21%, Black 11% (458 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Martin Sortun Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98030 is $639K 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.