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#1478 of 2,228 schools in WA

Mcknight Middle School

Middle School · Renton School District · Renton, WA

A Renton School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056

  • Math 38% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$19,241
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Mcknight Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mcknight Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,662/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renton), 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

$108,596

Median home value

$726,300

Median rent

$1,992/mo

College educated

44.1%

Homeownership

55%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amazing Grace Renton Prep Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–101.9 mi220Compare →
Renton Prep Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–101.9 mi220Compare →
Dimmitt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–82.4 mi630Compare →
Vera Risdon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.56–82.4 mi761Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Renton School District

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#14 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

Mcknight Middle School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcknight Middle School

Mcknight Middle School is a public middle school in Renton, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 824 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcknight Middle School

What grades does Mcknight Middle School serve?

Mcknight Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mcknight Middle School?

Mcknight Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcknight Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcknight Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcknight Middle School rank in WA?

Mcknight Middle School ranks #1,478 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Mcknight Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcknight Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mcknight Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcknight Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mcknight Middle School a charter school?

No, Mcknight Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcknight Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mcknight Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcknight Middle School?

50.6% of students at Mcknight 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
824
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
Area population (ZIP 98056)
36,872
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
38.8
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 98056; 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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