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Northwood Middle School

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Northwood Middle School ranks 182 nd of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

182^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 66% of Washington middle schools

Summary

Northwood Middle School is a public school serving about 911 students in grades 6-8 in Renton, Washington, and it stands out as a consistently strong performer within the broader Kent School District.

When compared to other middle schools in the Kent School District, Northwood's academic results are notably higher. For example, its proficiency rates in English, math, and science significantly outpace nearby district schools like Cedar Heights Middle School, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Mill Creek Middle School. The school also shows a particular strength in its science program and in supporting English Language Learner students. While the district overall is ranked in the 36th percentile statewide, Northwood itself ranks in the 66th percentile, demonstrating it is an outlier for quality within its district context.

It's important for parents to note a few key trends. While Northwood remains a solid choice, its statewide ranking has seen a slight decline over the past few years. The school also faces a clear challenge in serving its Special Education students, whose performance ranks in the bottom third in the state. Compared to top-performing schools in other districts like Maywood Middle School (in the Issaquah School District) or Maple View Middle School (in the Tahoma School District), Northwood achieves strong results with mid-range per-student spending and a moderate level of economic need among its students.

911

Students ?

20.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,568

Per pupil spending ?

34.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17007 SE 184th ST
Renton, WA 98058-9512

(253) 373-7780

District: Kent School District

Students who attend Northwood Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kentridge High School

Feeder schools for Northwood Middle School:

Elementary:	Carriage Crest Elementary School
	Fairwood Elementary School
	Ridgewood Elementary School
	Soos Creek Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.4%

Asian:

25.2%

Hispanic:

16.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Kent School District

✓Above the Washington median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg40%

Washington avg48%

182^nd of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7Middle Schools in the Kent School District

159^th of 247Kent School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	182 of 534	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.1	163 of 535	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.4	132 of 539	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	112 of 541	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	125 of 529	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	61.5	179 of 512	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.4	121 of 437	72.3%	★★★★☆
2017	75.3	97 of 435	77.7%	★★★★☆
2016	84.7	55 of 443	87.6%	★★★★☆
2015	77.8	78 of 445	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	78.3	79 of 498	84.1%	★★★★☆
2012	80.9	64 of 497	87.1%	★★★★☆
2011	83.0	59 of 492	88.0%	★★★★☆
2010	73.6	101 of 483	79.1%	★★★★☆
2009	78.3	74 of 476	84.5%	★★★★☆
2008	78.9	73 of 466	84.3%	★★★★☆
2007	83.1	53 of 463	88.6%	★★★★☆
2006	81.3	57 of 449	87.3%	★★★★☆
2005	84.3	49 of 425	88.5%	★★★★☆
2004	74.9	87 of 421	79.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	37 of 101	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	38 of 90	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	39 of 96	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	35 of 104	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.3	40 of 106	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.9	54 of 111	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	73 of 147	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.4	85 of 148	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	74 of 145	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.6	54 of 161	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.8	55 of 149	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.1	66 of 152	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.2	56 of 123	54.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	51.7	26 of 78	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.1	11 of 57	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	41.0	31 of 63	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.1	71 of 135	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	143 of 471	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.8	107 of 464	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	108 of 464	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	84 of 479	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	77.4	93 of 469	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	56.6	188 of 452	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.5	118 of 376	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	147 of 347	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.2	174 of 344	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.6	70 of 336	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	59.7	111 of 360	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.8	162 of 353	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.5	199 of 344	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.6	202 of 457	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	212 of 455	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.7	213 of 463	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.4	95 of 475	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	59.0	143 of 458	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.4	260 of 448	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	54.2	183 of 472	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.9	176 of 466	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	123 of 470	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	118 of 480	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	67.3	129 of 476	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.7	141 of 453	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.6	109 of 371	70.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	55.5	95 of 246	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.8	92 of 243	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.8	111 of 244	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.4	84 of 257	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.7	103 of 250	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.0	59 of 246	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.1	62 of 166	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	27.8	133 of 186	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	114 of 179	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.7	115 of 167	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.3	59 of 199	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	26.7	181 of 231	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.7	111 of 268	58.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	53.1	213 of 488	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.5	105 of 486	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	87 of 488	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	76.4	93 of 488	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	103 of 480	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	58.9	180 of 470	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.7	101 of 325	68.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)70th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)67th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2025)63rd percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)61st percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)61st percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)58th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)56th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)56th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2025)50th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)28th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science52%+3 vs state

Math44%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwood Middle School	Public	6-8	17007 SE 184th ST	Renton	98058	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7780	911	44	20.6	34.7%	313 (34.4%)	95 (10.4%)	148 (16.2%)	230 (25.2%)	6 (0.7%)	12 (1.3%)	105 (11.5%)	61.4	182^nd of 534 public middle schools	65.9%		66.1	163^rd of 535 public middle schools	69.5%	19	52.0	52.0	50.2	55.8	56.8	54.3	44.7	45.6	42.8	44.4	$18,568	$623	$17,945
Maywood Middle School	Public	6-8	14490 168th Ave SE	Renton	98059	King County	Issaquah School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 837-6900	826	41	20.2	18.3%	398 (48.2%)	11 (1.3%)	110 (13.3%)	211 (25.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	92 (11.1%)	90.7	48^th of 534 public middle schools	91.0%		93.3	36^th of 535 public middle schools	93.3%	12	63.9	63.9	66.4	73.8	73.7	71.4	66.3	70.3	67.4	68.0	$17,670	$398	$17,271
Meeker Middle School	Public	6-8	12600 SE 192nd St	Renton	98058	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7284	779	35	22.1	58.8%	135 (17.3%)	104 (13.4%)	165 (21.2%)	264 (33.9%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.4%)	75 (9.6%)	34.7	342^nd of 534 public middle schools	36.0%		33	353^rd of 535 public middle schools	34.0%	11	33.6	33.6	38.3	42.2	46.3	42.2	28.3	35.1	38.0	33.7	$18,941	$1,076	$17,864
Maple View Middle School	Public	6-8	18200 SE 240th ST	Covington	98042	King County	Tahoma School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 413-5500	1,046	49	21.1	23.6%	624 (59.7%)	35 (3.3%)	117 (11.2%)	145 (13.9%)	7 (0.7%)	7 (0.7%)	110 (10.5%)	86.9	61^st of 534 public middle schools	88.6%		83	81^st of 535 public middle schools	84.9%	20	65.7	65.7	68.8	68.5	70.0	69.1	56.6	63.1	59.9	59.8	$17,075	$265	$16,811
Mattson Middle School	Public	6-8	16400 SE 251st ST	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7670	719	39	18.4	46.0%	268 (37.3%)	46 (6.4%)	165 (22.9%)	137 (19.1%)	9 (1.3%)	11 (1.5%)	81 (11.3%)	46.1	267^th of 534 public middle schools	50.0%		45.3	274^th of 535 public middle schools	48.8%	7	36.6	36.6	46.7	55.6	50.0	50.7	37.3	43.0	29.8	36.8	$19,325	$679	$18,646
Nelsen Middle School	Public	6-8	2403 Jones Ave S	Renton	98055	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 204-3000	913	42	21.5	58.5%	178 (19.5%)	145 (15.9%)	243 (26.6%)	242 (26.5%)	3 (0.3%)	17 (1.9%)	85 (9.3%)	25.4	412^th of 534 public middle schools	22.8%		32	360^th of 535 public middle schools	32.7%	52	32.6	32.6	38.0	39.1	38.5	38.6	24.5	32.5	23.5	27.0	$17,952	$1,015	$16,938
Meridian Middle School	Public	6-8	23480 120th Ave SE	Kent	98031	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7383	647	32	20.0	55.6%	121 (18.7%)	110 (17.0%)	145 (22.4%)	199 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	54 (8.3%)	59.2	195^th of 534 public middle schools	63.5%		51.2	239^th of 535 public middle schools	55.3%	44	54.1	54.1	54.4	52.4	61.7	56.0	35.0	39.5	44.6	39.6	$19,721	$1,079	$18,642
Cedar Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	19640 SE 272nd Street	Covington	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7620	876	43	20.2	50.6%	379 (43.3%)	103 (11.8%)	168 (19.2%)	110 (12.6%)	8 (0.9%)	18 (2.1%)	90 (10.3%)	33.6	350^th of 534 public middle schools	34.5%		35.2	336^th of 535 public middle schools	37.2%	14	42.5	42.5	44.8	43.8	48.1	45.6	26.8	24.9	26.1	25.9	$18,268	$650	$17,619
McKnight Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Edmonds Ave NE	Renton	98056	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 204-3600	811	38	21.2	49.0%	157 (19.4%)	75 (9.2%)	297 (36.6%)	202 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	75 (9.2%)	51	238^th of 534 public middle schools	55.4%		54	224^th of 535 public middle schools	58.1%	14	39.9	39.9	47.4	49.2	48.2	48.2	38.5	50.0	42.4	43.5	$18,740	$1,579	$17,161
Canyon Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	11000 SE 264th St	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(253) 373-7542	821	40	20.3	73.0%	207 (25.2%)	112 (13.6%)	190 (23.1%)	185 (22.5%)	4 (0.5%)	38 (4.6%)	84 (10.2%)	12.8	479^th of 534 public middle schools	10.3%		12.6	486^th of 535 public middle schools	9.2%	7	24.2	24.2	28.8	29.4	33.9	30.6	15.6	21.0	16.7	17.7	$20,347	$1,072	$19,275

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Middle School

What high school do graduates of Northwood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northwood Middle School usually go on to attend Kentridge High School

Is Northwood Middle School a good school?

Northwood Middle School ranks 182^nd of 534 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Northwood Middle School?

Students at Northwood Middle School are 34% White, 25% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Northwood Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 911 students attended Northwood Middle School.

What district is Northwood Middle School in?

Kent School District

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