Meridian Middle School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
136th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
23480 120th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031
(253)373-7383NCES ID 530396000626Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Middle School 136th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 619 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 656 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 24.7% | 33.4% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 22.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 32.8% | 19.4% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Black | 12.5% | 14.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 8.8% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 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 $675K in zip 98031 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 Meridian Middle School
- #332Canyon Ridge Middle SchoolKent School District · 1.8 mi away332nd of 381
ELA 29% ▼26 · Math 17% ▼22Compare - #375Mill Creek Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.3 mi away375th of 381
ELA 15% ▼40 · Math 9% ▼30Compare - #232Meeker Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.7 mi away232nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼15 · Math 32% ▼7Compare - #190Mattson Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.9 mi away190th of 381
ELA 47% ▼8 · Math 33% ▼6Compare - #47Maple View Middle SchoolTahoma School District · 3.7 mi away47th of 381
ELA 68% ▲13 · Math 59% ▲20Compare - #131Northwood Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.4 mi away131st of 381
ELA 52% ▼3 · Math 43% ▲4Compare - #288Rainier Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 4.4 mi away288th of 381
ELA 34% ▼21 · Math 24% ▼15Compare - #302Cascade Middle SchoolAuburn School District · 4.6 mi away302nd of 381
ELA 34% ▼21 · Math 20% ▼19Compare
What school district is Meridian Middle School in?
Meridian Middle School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Meridian Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Middle School 136th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Meridian Middle School?
Asian 33%, Hispanic 22%, White 19%, Black 14% (656 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Meridian Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98031 is $675K 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.