Summary:
The Renton School District in Washington state is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8: Nelsen Middle School, McKnight Middle School, Vera Risdon Middle School, and Dimmitt Middle School. These schools serve a diverse student population and vary in their academic performance and overall quality.
Vera Risdon Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Washington state. It received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and had the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (55.93%) and Math (48.88%) for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Dimmitt Middle School appears to be the weakest performer, ranking 477th out of 535 middle schools and having the lowest proficiency rates in ELA (29.74%) and Math (18%).
The schools in the Renton School District have diverse student populations, with varying free and reduced-price lunch rates and spending per student. Understanding and addressing any potential achievement gaps or disparities among different student subgroups could be an area for further investigation. Additionally, the relationship between funding and academic performance is an interesting area for further analysis, as the variation in spending per student does not seem to directly correlate with the observed differences in student outcomes.
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