Renton School District
School District · Renton, Washington
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
29
15 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
15,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
29
15 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
15,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#92 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,241
+$1,517 vs Washington median
District size
15,081 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Renton School District ranks #92 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Renton School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tiffany Park Elementary School (8.9/10), Talbot Hill Elementary School (8.7/10), and Maplewood Heights Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Renton School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Renton School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Renton School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiffany Park Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Talbot Hill Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Maplewood Heights Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Cascade Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Renton Park Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sartori Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Kennydale Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hazelwood Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Campbell Hill Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Hazen Senior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Renton School District
Renton School District is a Renton, Washington school district serving 29 schools.The district educates 15,081 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $19,241 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Renton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tiffany Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Renton School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Renton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Renton School District with test data.
Schools in Renton School District
29 schoolsElementary Schools15
Middle Schools4
High Schools6
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Renton
- Total Enrollment
- 15,081
- Teachers (FTE)
- 834
- District spending per student
- $19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Renton School District?
Renton School District has 29 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Renton School District?
The average composite rating for Renton School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Renton School District?
Renton School District's district-level spending was $19,241 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Renton School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Renton School District is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Renton School District?
Tiffany Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Renton School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Renton School District?
Across schools in Renton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Renton School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Renton School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 29 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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