Martin Sortun Elementary School vs. Covington Elementary School
Should you attend Martin Sortun Elementary School or Covington Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Covington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Covington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
543 students
631 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1320 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
31
Kindergarten Students
68
85
Grade 1 Students
76
92
Grade 2 Students
84
76
Grade 3 Students
80
89
Grade 4 Students
80
91
Grade 5 Students
78
80
Grade 6 Students
75
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
33%
15%
% Hispanic
18%
23%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
23%
40%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
