Dimmitt Middle School
Seattle, WA · Renton School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
259th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
12320 80th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
(425)204-2800NCES ID 530723002564Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 584 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 630 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 27.0% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 27.4% | 26.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 35.9% | 25.2% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| White | 13.0% | 9.0% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 8.9% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. 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 $668K in zip 98178 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 Dimmitt Middle School
- #340Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 2.3 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% ▼13 · Math 18% ▼10Compare - #174McKnight Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away174th of 381
ELA 45% ▲6 · Math 40% ▲12Compare - #271Nelsen Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.9 mi away271st of 381
ELA 38% ▼1 · Math 26% ▼2Compare - #13Islander Middle SchoolMercer Island School District · 3.1 mi away13th of 381
ELA 80% ▲41 · Math 76% ▲48Compare - #374Glacier Middle SchoolHighline School District · 3.3 mi away374th of 381
ELA 15% ▼24 · Math 10% ▼18Compare - #105Vera Risdon Middle SchoolRenton School District · 4 mi away105th of 381
ELA 57% ▲18 · Math 47% ▲19Compare - #50Rainier PrepRainier Prep Charter School District · 4.2 mi away · charter50th of 381
ELA 67% ▲28 · Math 59% ▲31Compare - #184Aki Kurose Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 4.4 mi away184th of 381
ELA 47% ▲8 · Math 36% ▲8Compare
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.