C+
Average
62/100

Cedar Heights Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 19640 SE 272nd Street, Covington, WA 98042
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 41st percentile in Washington
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
914
Students
enrolled
19.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%41/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 50th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency54% (−5 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White60%51%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts38th percentile (list)
Black37%15%reading -3 pts, math -10 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%22%reading +5 pts, math -9 pts35th percentile (list)
Asian67%57%reading -6 pts, math -12 pts43rd percentile (list)
Multiracial47%42%reading -16 pts, math -9 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income40%26%reading -3 pts, math -6 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 19640 SE 272nd Street
City Covington
ZIP Code 98042
District 5303960
NCES School ID 530396001142
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98042

Understanding the community around Cedar Heights Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $122,709
Per Capita Income $51,663
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 62.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $568,100
Median Rent $2,000
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
View full data for ZIP 98042 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cedar Heights Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 45.2%
Hispanic/Latino 19.5%
Asian 11.8%
Black 10.3%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 914
Teachers (FTE) 46.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cedar Heights Middle School?
Cedar Heights Middle School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cedar Heights Middle School?
Cedar Heights Middle School has 914 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1.
What grades does Cedar Heights Middle School serve?
Cedar Heights Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cedar Heights Middle School receive per student?
Cedar Heights Middle School receives $19,780 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cedar Heights Middle School in 98042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$697,909
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,422
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
16.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026