Serving 930 students in grades 6-8, Islander Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Islander Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Islander Middle School's student population of 930 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Islander Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Islander Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Islander Middle School is ranked #101 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Islander Middle School?
930 students attend Islander Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Islander Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Islander Middle School?
Islander Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Islander Middle School offer ?
Islander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Islander Middle School part of?
Islander Middle School is part of Mercer Island School District.
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