McKnight Middle School
Renton, WA · Renton School District · Grades 6-8
174th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 54%· Stable
McKnight Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks McKnight Middle School 174th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 54th in 2025.
McKnight Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 792 students tested
McKnight Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 824 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22.2% | 31.8% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| Asian | 28.9% | 26.1% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 36.6% | 23.7% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 10.1% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 7.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near McKnight Middle School
Typical home value $874K in zip 98056 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near McKnight Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Dimmitt Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away259th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 8Vera Risdon Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away105th of 381
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 10Islander Middle SchoolMercer Island School District · 3 mi away13th of 381
ELA 80% · Math 76% - 3Nelsen Middle SchoolRenton School District · 3.4 mi away271st of 381
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 10Maywood Middle SchoolIssaquah School District · 4 mi away33rd of 381
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 2Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 4.7 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 10Tyee Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 4.9 mi away6th of 381
ELA 83% · Math 82% - 4Meeker Middle SchoolKent School District · 5.2 mi away232nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McKnight Middle School in?
McKnight Middle School is part of the Renton School District district in Renton, Washington.
Is McKnight Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McKnight Middle School 174th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McKnight Middle School?
Hispanic 32%, Asian 26%, White 24%, Two or more races 10% (824 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McKnight 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.