Below Average
#1992 of 2,228 schools in WA
Dimmitt Middle School
Middle School · Renton School District · Seattle, WA
A Renton School District middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12320 80th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
- Math 17% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dimmitt Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dimmitt Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,786
Median home value
$628,200
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out of District FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Amazing Grace Renton Prep Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–10 | 1.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Renton Prep Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–10 | 1.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Academy SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Renton School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #24 of 27
- District spending per student
- $19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dimmitt Middle School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dimmitt Middle School
Dimmitt Middle School is a public middle school in Seattle, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 630 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,992 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dimmitt Middle School
What grades does Dimmitt Middle School serve?
Dimmitt Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dimmitt Middle School?
Dimmitt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimmitt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimmitt Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dimmitt Middle School rank in WA?
Dimmitt Middle School ranks #1,992 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dimmitt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dimmitt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dimmitt Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dimmitt Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dimmitt Middle School a charter school?
No, Dimmitt Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dimmitt Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dimmitt Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dimmitt Middle School?
64.1% of students at Dimmitt Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (425) 204-2800
- Area population (ZIP 98178)
- 25,929
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98178; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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