Vera Risdon Middle School

780 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Risdon Middle School is a public school located in Newcastle, Washington, and is part of the Renton School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a suburban community and is known for providing a diverse educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The campus serves as a central hub for the Newcastle area, fostering a sense of community engagement among students, parents, and local families.

Academically, Risdon Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities such as music, art, and technology. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With a dedicated teaching staff and an array of extracurricular activities—including sports teams and student interest clubs—Risdon strives to create a supportive climate where middle schoolers can explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

780

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vera Risdon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	227
Black	53
Asian	189
Two or More	90
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
227 (29.1 %)
White
211 (27.1 %)
Asian
189 (24.2 %)
Two or More
90 (11.5 %)
Black
53 (6.8 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-2700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 247

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 274