Mattson Middle School

719 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mattson Middle School is located in Covington, Washington, and serves as a key educational institution within the Kent School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging social-emotional growth during these formative middle school years.

Beyond academics, Mattson Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. By prioritizing a collaborative culture among staff, students, and parents, Mattson strives to ensure that every student feels valued and well-prepared for the challenges of their future academic careers.

719

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mattson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	165
Black	46
Asian	137
Two or More	81
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	11

White
268 (37.4%)
Hispanic
165 (23.0%)
Asian
137 (19.1%)
Two or More
81 (11.3%)
Black
46 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.5%)
American Indian
9 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7670
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 244

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 235