Vera Risdon Middle School
Newcastle, WA · Renton School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
105th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
6928 116th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98056
(425)204-2700NCES ID 530723003603Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Vera Risdon Middle School 105th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 746 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 761 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2017, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.8% | 27.9% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 28.1% | 27.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.7% | 24.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 12.6% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.0% | 6.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Typical home value $874K in zip 98056 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Vera Risdon Middle School
- #13Islander Middle SchoolMercer Island School District · 2.1 mi away13th of 381
ELA 80% ▲23 · Math 76% ▲29Compare - #174McKnight Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away174th of 381
ELA 45% ▼12 · Math 40% ▼7Compare - #6Tyee Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 2.6 mi away6th of 381
ELA 83% ▲26 · Math 82% ▲35Compare - #259Dimmitt Middle SchoolRenton School District · 4 mi away259th of 381
ELA 39% ▼18 · Math 28% ▼19Compare - #184Aki Kurose Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 4.6 mi away184th of 381
ELA 47% ▼10 · Math 36% ▼11Compare - #40Tillicum Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 4.9 mi away40th of 381
ELA 70% ▲13 · Math 64% ▲17Compare - #14Odle Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 5.3 mi away14th of 381
ELA 79% ▲22 · Math 76% ▲29Compare - #20Cougar Mountain Middle SchoolIssaquah School District · 5.6 mi away20th of 381
ELA 79% ▲22 · Math 71% ▲24Compare
What school district is Vera Risdon Middle School in?
Vera Risdon Middle School is part of the Renton School District district in Newcastle, Washington.
Is Vera Risdon Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vera Risdon Middle School 105th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vera Risdon Middle School?
White 28%, Asian 28%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 13% (761 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vera Risdon Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98056 is $874K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.