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Dimmitt Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 923 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 29, 2011

I was very nervous about my daughter attending Dimmitt due to its reputation and other concerned parents. To my surprise she loves it and had a great year. She's been challenged and is in accelerated classes. She's never had a problem with bullying but she has a pretty strong personality, looks older than she is and would stand up for herself if necessary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2011

Do not let your student come to this school! Its nothing but problems! The kids dont respect the teachers and other kids will pick on yours if your child doesnt seem to "fit in" . The academic level is ok but the enviorment is so not worth your child going through the embarrasement of the school life here at Dimmit. If possible move to a different location to where your student could go to Nielsen or McKnight. So much more worth it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2011

I am seriously not impressed by this school. After looking at reports of incidents that recently occurred at Dimmitt, I recommend that you do not send your children there, there are many proven bullies. The government needs to fill Dimmit MS with new staff because no matter what they say they will do, IT NEVER SIGNIFICANTLY GETS BETTER. Really. This is just awful.


Posted September 22, 2010

The staff has completed a total revision of their team setting. The teachers now all work together to plan the curriculum and the office staff work right along with them. They are determined not to leave any child behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

The parents need to get on the inside of Dimmitt middle school, the part where everythings natural, not acting natural because theirs a parent in the room. Dimmitt's very uncomfortable and its not very often the feeling changes, it seems like the teachers are just trying to get through the day, and don't really mind the changes in the students thats going on around them. The food is pitifulm, the lunch is just tossed on the trays in handfuls and handed out. The way dimmitt is running im surprised, well stunned that the governer okay's our school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 5, 2010

Yes dimmitt has there problems but we are also one of the best schools to got to we have teacher who take the time even if there kids are sick and are staying home to make sure we get our work done and now matter what the teachers will work on not haveing any fightrs this year we have been working on siberbulling and i have been going toschool and was bullied once and hasd it atken care of after 2 days they belive in second chances so if u mess up and now u aren't going to do it they wont suspend u
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 14, 2009

I Was not pleased with Dimmit Middle School. Well first my daughter went there for year now.(she now is in Mcknight). And,Ever since she has been there she has been bullied & harrased. When I Was in contact with the principle,I Was told that the Dimmit Staff was doing everything in there power to make it a safe enviroment for my child. Well,I was convinced at first. 2 weeks later my daughter came home balling tears. I was angry. So once again im in contact with the principle. I was told that they had a 'talk' with the bullies and that they were under control. NO THEY WERE NOT. A talk? No A SUSPENSiON>Yes. But it did not happen that way.This was an on going problem! Not once were those kids suspended. I finnaly decide enough is enough. Parents,if your thinking about a renton middle school,i suggest Mcknight Middle School. HONESTLY
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2008

Dimmitt Middle School is really based on learning targets and is just a great school I would say cause I've learned alot over the past months!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2008

I was so amazed by this school. Based on the area where the school is located I had huge misgivings about my daughter attending there. But once she started it was obvious that they weren't teaching to the 'lowest common denominator'. She had to work hard to get good grades! I was impressed by the involvement of the principal and the teachers. We communicated via email and they kept me completely updated on problems--and good things! Once she had a problem on the bus and they resolved this very quickly. I was really impressed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 1, 2006

I think that there should be a 'b' or 'junior varsity' team for each sport.
—Submitted by Gail Smith, a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

I am very happy with Dimmit Middle School. I feel the teachers are very good. The principal I feel has everything together very well as we all know dealing with middle school aged children is somewhat challenging.
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent


Posted February 10, 2004

I think this is a great school. I am truly impressed at their computer programs. They actually have student technicians helping the computer teacher while learning exstensivly about computers.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 3, 2003

As a grandparent I have been very pleased with the staff and students at Dimmitt. My grandson had a great start to his middle school career. There was the opportunity to learn the neccessay skills to help him move through 6th grade with confidence. He finished his first year with a 4.00gpa. The staff is great at helping young people aquire the skills that are needed to be productive, happy young people. This is one of the best schools in the district. The principal is a great leader.


Posted April 25, 2003

It's been my experience the last three years that a large number of the teacher are only concerned about getting throgh the day. Teachers who's behavior at time's are more immature than the students. The teachers and administrative staff must understand how powerful their words to these young minds are and the unforgetable scars they can leave. I would like to say that the past three years was rewarding...I cannot! On a more positive note; the assistant principal is a true blessing to the school - If Dimmit could find a way to learn from this individual then the school would be a better place for our middle school youth; She is truley a professional.


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
53%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

293 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
42%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students43%
Female47%
Male40%
Black27%
Asian72%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White49%
Low income35%
Not low income72%
Special education18%
Not special education49%
Limited English27%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female66%
Male57%
Black46%
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income55%
Not low income83%
Special education38%
Not special education67%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students45%
Female48%
Male43%
Black27%
Asian65%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income40%
Not low income63%
Special education21%
Not special education49%
Limited English26%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female73%
Male56%
Black59%
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income59%
Not low income82%
Special education42%
Not special education68%
Limited English7%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students74%
Female84%
Male63%
Black70%
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income71%
Not low income86%
Special education24%
Not special education81%
Limited English31%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students46%
Female45%
Male47%
Black28%
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income38%
Not low income63%
Special education5%
Not special education53%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female74%
Male62%
Black50%
Asian84%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income62%
Not low income81%
Special education39%
Not special education73%
Limited English13%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female62%
Male59%
Black44%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income53%
Not low income78%
Special education23%
Not special education67%
Limited English12%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
92%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Female80%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income86%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income100%
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 39% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 28% 9%
Hispanic 20% 16%
White 12% 64%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A42%
Special education 15%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 12%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 19N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 78%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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12320 80th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98178
Phone: (425) 204-2800

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