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#891 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 40% in state

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Middle School · Lake Washington School District · Sammamish, WA

A Lake Washington School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4000 228th NE, Sammamish, WA 98074

  • Math 56% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$17,053
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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

4.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average570/100K

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

$234,013

Median home value

$1,211,700

Median rent

$2,685/mo

College educated

79.4%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Inglewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.16–80.7 mi1,213Compare →
Pine Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.96–82.3 mi940Compare →
Beaver Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–82.6 mi771Compare →
Pacific Cascade Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.86–83.9 mi646Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lake Washington School District

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#48 of 53
District spending per student
$17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is a public middle school in Sammamish, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 73 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #891 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

What grades does Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning serve?

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning?

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning?

The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning rank in WA?

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning ranks #891 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning's MySchoolScout rating?

Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning a charter school?

No, Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning a Title I school?

No, Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning?

4.1% of students at Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning 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
73
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Area population (ZIP 98074)
30,850
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
38.7
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 98074; 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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