Risdon Middle School
Risdon Middle School serves 818 students in grades 6-8.
Risdon Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Risdon Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Risdon Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
28%
8%
Hispanic
23%
23%
Black
6%
4%
White
35%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 1985-1986 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
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