Summary:
Nelsen Middle School is a public middle school in Renton, Washington, serving 904 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Renton School District, which is ranked 139 out of 249 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Nelsen Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments, such as the SBAC and WCAS, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subject areas. However, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is roughly evenly split between White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, Nelsen Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with around 60% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as a higher percentage of English Language Learners and Special Education students compared to the state and district averages.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Meridian Middle School, Glacier Middle School, and Mill Creek Middle School, Nelsen Middle School generally performs worse on academic measures, despite having a more diverse student population. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve instructional practices, provide targeted interventions, and ensure equitable resource allocation.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Renton School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 539 Washington Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,359
Students who attend Nelsen Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Nelsen Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1
Number of students: 904
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
25.3%
Hispanic:
25.3%
White:
21.0%
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African American:
17.0%
Two or more races:
9.4%
Pacific Islander:
1.8%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.5%
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