Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, Mcknight Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcknight Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mcknight Middle School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Mcknight Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcknight Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1271 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcknight Middle School's ranking?
Mcknight Middle School is ranked #1271 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mcknight Middle School often compared to?
Mcknight Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vera Risdon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mcknight Middle School?
824 students attend Mcknight Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Mcknight Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcknight Middle School?
Mcknight Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcknight Middle School offer ?
Mcknight Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcknight Middle School part of?
Mcknight Middle School is part of Renton School District.
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