McKnight Middle School

www.rentonschools.us/mcknight

861 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McKnight Middle School, located in Renton, Washington, is a key part of the Renton School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. The campus is dedicated to preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, physical education, and extracurricular involvement.

As part of the Renton community, McKnight Middle School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about district resources, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. By prioritizing student-centered instruction and collaborative staff support, McKnight aims to cultivate a diverse and welcoming culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, develop critical thinking skills, and build positive relationships with their peers and educators.

861

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKnight Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	273
Black	72
Asian	217
Two or More	83
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
273 (31.7 %)
Asian
217 (25.2 %)
White
210 (24.4 %)
Two or More
83 (9.6 %)
Black
72 (8.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)204-3600
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/mcknight
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 6 279

Grade 7 298

Grade 8 284