McKnight Middle School
Renton, WA · Renton School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
174th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 54%· Stable
1200 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056
(425)204-3600NCES ID 530723001079Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 792 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 824 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 31.8% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Asian | 26.4% | 26.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 41.9% | 23.7% | ▼ 18.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 10.1% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 7.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
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 McKnight Middle School
- #259Dimmitt Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away259th of 381
ELA 39% ▼6 · Math 28% ▼12Compare - #105Vera Risdon Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away105th of 381
ELA 57% ▲12 · Math 47% ▲7Compare - #13Islander Middle SchoolMercer Island School District · 3 mi away13th of 381
ELA 80% ▲35 · Math 76% ▲36Compare - #271Nelsen Middle SchoolRenton School District · 3.4 mi away271st of 381
ELA 38% ▼7 · Math 26% ▼14Compare - #33Maywood Middle SchoolIssaquah School District · 4 mi away33rd of 381
ELA 70% ▲25 · Math 67% ▲27Compare - #340Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 4.7 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% ▼19 · Math 18% ▼22Compare - #6Tyee Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 4.9 mi away6th of 381
ELA 83% ▲38 · Math 82% ▲42Compare - #232Meeker Middle SchoolKent School District · 5.2 mi away232nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼5 · Math 32% ▼8Compare
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.