Serving 622 students in grades 5-8, Illahee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Illahee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Illahee Middle School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Illahee Middle School?
622 students attend Illahee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Illahee Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Illahee Middle School?
Illahee Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Illahee Middle School offer ?
Illahee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Illahee Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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