Islander Middle School

Serving 956 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 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

Top Rankings

Overall Rank Math Proficiency Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Science Proficiency

School Overview

Islander Middle School's student population of 956 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction) Total Students 956 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 54 teachers

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School Rankings

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).

This School State Level (WA) Overall Testing Rank #101 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient) Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Islander Middle School's ranking?

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? 956 students attend Islander Middle School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Islander Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Islander Middle School?

Islander Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, 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?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Islander Middle School is Rainier Beach High School (1.9 miles away) The nearest middle school is Griffin Home (2.0 miles away) The nearest elementary school is Lakeridge Elementary School (0.4 miles away) School
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