Below Average
#1955 of 2,228 schools in WA
Nelsen Middle School
Middle School · Renton School District · Renton, WA
A Renton School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2403 Jones Ave S, Renton, WA 98055
- Math 26% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelsen Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelsen Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$100,207
Median home value
$561,600
Median rent
$2,098/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98055; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.o.m.e. ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Renton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Children's Institute for Learning DifferencesPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 0.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| New Horizon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 57 | 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.
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
- #23 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
Nelsen Middle School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelsen Middle School
Nelsen Middle School is a public middle school in Renton, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 882 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,955 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelsen Middle School
What grades does Nelsen Middle School serve?
Nelsen Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Nelsen Middle School?
Nelsen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelsen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelsen Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelsen Middle School rank in WA?
Nelsen Middle School ranks #1,955 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Nelsen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelsen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Nelsen Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelsen Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nelsen Middle School a charter school?
No, Nelsen Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelsen Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nelsen Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelsen Middle School?
59.6% of students at Nelsen 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
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (425) 204-3000
- Area population (ZIP 98055)
- 24,851
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 98055; 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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