Northwood Middle School

546 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Northwood Middle School, located in the Fairwood area of Renton, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Kent School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, Northwood strives to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged members of their local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Northwood Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore their personal interests and talents. The school maintains a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Renton community to enhance student success. With its central location on SE 184th Street, Northwood serves as a stable academic anchor, dedicated to promoting growth, equity, and excellence for its middle school population.

546

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	79
Black	45
Asian	136
Two or More	75
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
200 (36.8 %)
Asian
136 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
79 (14.5 %)
Two or More
75 (13.8 %)
Black
45 (8.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7780
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 7 267

Grade 8 279