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Renton School District


At a glance
133rdof 247 Washington districts▲ 6
Better than 46% of Washington districts
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 46.2% of districts
31
Schools
14,873
Students
Top rankedSartori Elementary School132nd of 1,160 Washington elementary schools
Biggest riser
Campbell Hill Elementary School up 173 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lakeridge Elementary School 13.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
7 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Renton School District consists of 28 schools serving about 13,000 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, ranking in the middle of Washington state districts with overall academic proficiency slightly below state averages.

Performance varies widely across schools, with clear standouts like Hazen Senior High School (the district's top high school), Sartori Elementary School (highest-ranked elementary), and Vera Risdon Middle School (top middle school), all earning 4-star ratings. In contrast, schools like Renton Senior High School and Highlands Elementary School face significant academic challenges, with much lower proficiency rates and ratings.

Key findings show that higher per-student spending doesn't guarantee better results, and while schools with more economic need often struggle, some like Hilltop Heritage Elementary School perform well despite average demographics. The district's alternative schools, such as the H.O.M.E. Program and Talley High School, show extreme variation in outcomes, serving specialized populations with very different results.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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