Martin Sortun Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District · Grades PK-5
500th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
Martin Sortun Elementary School ranking
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.
Martin Sortun Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 230 students tested
Martin Sortun Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 458 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33.3% | 31.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 26.8% | 23.8% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 21.0% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 12.7% | 10.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.9% | 10.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Martin Sortun Elementary School
Typical home value $639K in zip 98030 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Martin Sortun Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Meridian Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.9 mi away428th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 1George T. Daniel Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.9 mi away1,100th of 1,174
ELA 22% · Math 22% - 1Millennium Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.4 mi away1,070th of 1,174
ELA 24% · Math 24% - 2Park Orchard Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.5 mi away1,009th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 28% - 8Sunrise Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.7 mi away239th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 64% - 6Covington Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.8 mi away552nd of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 52% - 1East Hill Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.8 mi away1,137th of 1,174
ELA 19% · Math 15% - 5Soos Creek Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.9 mi away652nd of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
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.