Dimmitt Middle School

www.rentonschools.us/dimmitt

664 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dimmitt Middle School, located in the Skyway area of Seattle, is a key institution within the Renton School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary tools to prepare them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Dimmitt Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and forge strong connections with their peers. By prioritizing a culture of belonging and high expectations, Dimmitt aims to empower its diverse student body to succeed as lifelong learners and responsible citizens in their community.

664

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dimmitt Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	185
Black	170
Asian	173
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
185 (27.9 %)
Asian
173 (26.1 %)
Black
170 (25.6 %)
White
65 (9.8 %)
Two or More
54 (8.1 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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)204-2800
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/dimmitt
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 6 211

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 208