Northwood Middle School
Renton, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
131st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 66%· Stable
17007 SE 184th ST, Renton, WA 98058
(253)373-7780NCES ID 530396002521Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Middle School 131st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 66th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 900 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 891 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.5% | 35.5% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Asian | 20.0% | 25.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 15.5% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 11.9% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.5% | 9.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. 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 $739K in zip 98058 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 Northwood Middle School
- #33Maywood Middle SchoolIssaquah School District · 2.4 mi away33rd of 381
ELA 70% ▲18 · Math 67% ▲24Compare - #232Meeker Middle SchoolKent School District · 2.7 mi away232nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼12 · Math 32% ▼11Compare - #47Maple View Middle SchoolTahoma School District · 3.4 mi away47th of 381
ELA 68% ▲16 · Math 59% ▲16Compare - #190Mattson Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.1 mi away190th of 381
ELA 47% ▼5 · Math 33% ▼10Compare - #271Nelsen Middle SchoolRenton School District · 4.2 mi away271st of 381
ELA 38% ▼14 · Math 26% ▼17Compare - #136Meridian Middle SchoolKent School District · 4.4 mi away136th of 381
ELA 55% ▲3 · Math 39% ▼4Compare - #251Cedar Heights Middle SchoolKent School District · 5.6 mi away251st of 381
ELA 43% ▼9 · Math 25% ▼18Compare - #174McKnight Middle SchoolRenton School District · 5.8 mi away174th of 381
ELA 45% ▼7 · Math 40% ▼3Compare
What school district is Northwood Middle School in?
Northwood Middle School is part of the Kent School District district in Renton, Washington.
Is Northwood Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Middle School 131st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwood Middle School?
White 36%, Asian 26%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 12% (891 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwood Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98058 is $739K 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.