Nelsen Middle School

www.rentonschools.us/nelsen

913 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nelsen Middle School is a public school located in Renton, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Renton School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The campus serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural community of the Renton area, and focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school emphasizes community involvement and effective communication between staff, students, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing a blend of core academic instruction and elective programs, Nelsen Middle School aims to encourage critical thinking and personal responsibility. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an updated web presence through the official Renton School District portal.

913

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelsen Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	243
Black	145
Asian	242
Two or More	85
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
243 (26.6%)
Asian
242 (26.5%)
White
178 (19.5%)
Black
145 (15.9%)
Two or More
85 (9.3%)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (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)204-3000
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/nelsen
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 317

Grade 8 295