Nelsen Middle School
Renton, WA · Renton School District · Grades 6-8
271st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
Nelsen Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelsen Middle School 271st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 29th in 2025.
Nelsen Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 876 students tested
Nelsen Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 882 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 28.9% | 26.2% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.6% | 25.2% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 30.3% | 19.0% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Black | 18.3% | 18.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 9.4% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Nelsen Middle School
Typical home value $653K in zip 98055 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Nelsen Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Meeker Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.2 mi away232nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 4Dimmitt Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.9 mi away259th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 6McKnight Middle SchoolRenton School District · 3.4 mi away174th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 40% - 2Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 3.8 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 10Maywood Middle SchoolIssaquah School District · 4 mi away33rd of 381
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 2Chinook Middle SchoolHighline School District · 4.2 mi away329th of 381
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 7Northwood Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.2 mi away131st of 381
ELA 52% · Math 43% - 7Meridian Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.6 mi away136th of 381
ELA 55% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelsen Middle School in?
Nelsen Middle School is part of the Renton School District district in Renton, Washington.
Is Nelsen Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelsen Middle School 271st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelsen Middle School?
Asian 26%, Hispanic 25%, White 19%, Black 18% (882 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelsen Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98055 is $653K 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.