Dimmitt Middle School
Seattle, WA · Renton School District · Grades 6-8
259th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
Dimmitt Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dimmitt Middle School 259th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — improving.
Dimmitt Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 584 students tested
Dimmitt Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 630 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.0% | 27.0% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Asian | 27.6% | 26.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 31.3% | 25.2% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| White | 14.0% | 9.0% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 8.9% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
Homes near Dimmitt Middle School
Typical home value $668K in zip 98178 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dimmitt Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 2.3 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 6McKnight Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away174th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 40% - 3Nelsen Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.9 mi away271st of 381
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 10Islander Middle SchoolMercer Island School District · 3.1 mi away13th of 381
ELA 80% · Math 76% - 1Glacier Middle SchoolHighline School District · 3.3 mi away374th of 381
ELA 15% · Math 10% - 8Vera Risdon Middle SchoolRenton School District · 4 mi away105th of 381
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 9Rainier PrepRainier Prep Charter School District · 4.2 mi away · charter50th of 381
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 6Aki Kurose Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 4.4 mi away184th of 381
ELA 47% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dimmitt Middle School in?
Dimmitt Middle School is part of the Renton School District district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Dimmitt Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dimmitt Middle School 259th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dimmitt Middle School?
Hispanic 27%, Asian 27%, Black 25%, White 9% (630 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dimmitt Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98178 is $668K 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.