Community Context
From its start in 2016-17, the 21st CCLC program in Kent provided opportunities for high-quality programming in response to the Meeker and Mill Creek communities’ assets and needs, including:
- The program served a suburban area of King County with large low-income, immigrant, and refugee populations
- Both sites served a larger proportion of low-income students in comparison to the district throughout all six years.
- Mill Creek was Title I school.
- Meeker and Mill Creek served a large population of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students (specifically Latina/o/x, Asian, and Black/African American students), English Language Learners, and low-income students.
- Over the course of the six years of the 21st CCLC program (2016-17 through 2021-22), both Meeker and Mill Creek Middle Schools served a larger proportion of Black/African American students compared to the district as a whole.
- Mill Creek served a significantly greater proportion of Latina/o/x and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students compared to the district, as well as a greater proportion of English Language Learners.
- The population of students with disabilities also slightly increased at both sites over the years, consistent with an overall increase in the district. (Additional data available)
- In 2021-22, the percent of 7th grade Meeker students meeting standard in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math was just below the district; Mill Creek was farther below the percent meeting standard compared to the district as a whole. (Additional data available)
Table 1: Student Demographics and Academic Outcomes
|
Student Demographics and Academic Outcomes (from OSPI Report Card) October enrollment, 2021-22 |
Meeker 638 |
Mill Creek 841 |
Kent School District 25,085 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Asian | 28.8% | 14.7% | 21.5% |
| Black/African American | 17.1% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Hispanic/Latino (of any race) | 21.5% | 37.1% | 23.7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 7.5% | 3.2% |
| White | 21.2% | 13.8% | 28.5% |
| Two or more Races | 8.3% | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| English Learners | 19.4% | 33.3% | 23.8% |
| Low Income | 66.9% | 77.6% | 56.5% |
| Students with Disabilities (Special Education) | 10.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| SBA ELA 7th Grade - % meeting standard (2021-22) | 43.4% | 25.1% | 46.2% |
| SBA Math 7th Grade - % meeting standard (2021-22) | 30.1% | 13.1% | 31.0% |
| Washington School Improvement Framework Status | Support Tier II: Targeted 3+ | Support Tier II: Targeted 3+ |