Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Mcknight Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcknight Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mcknight Middle School's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcknight Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcknight Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
9%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
9%
5%
White
26%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcknight Middle School's ranking?
Mcknight Middle School is ranked #1022 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mcknight Middle School often compared to?
Mcknight Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vera Risdon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Mcknight Middle School?
888 students attend Mcknight Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Mcknight Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcknight Middle School?
Mcknight Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcknight Middle School offer ?
Mcknight Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcknight Middle School part of?
Mcknight Middle School is part of Renton School District.
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