Vera Risdon Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
6928 116th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98056 · (425) 204-2700 · Part of Renton School District
Newcastle’s School Grade A better than 88% of Washington school districts
Students
751
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
39%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Vera Risdon Middle School
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.6% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Newcastle kids: 8 high schools
On the path
Where Newcastle kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Vera Risdon Middle SchoolYou are here
9–128 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗6928 116th Ave SE, Newcastle
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6254
Grade 7251
Grade 8246
Enrollment over time
911’20
793’21
780’22
761’23
751’24
Down 17.6% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Asian 28%Hispanic 27%White 25%Two or more races 12%Black 7%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Vera Risdon Middle School from Newcastle families.
Other schools in Renton School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.