Illahee Middle School

671 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Illahee Middle School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering student growth in core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by a variety of elective courses, arts, and physical education programs.

The school community places an emphasis on inclusive learning and student engagement, aiming to provide a safe and equitable space for a diverse student body. Like many schools in the Federal Way area, Illahee is committed to academic achievement, social-emotional development, and building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through various extracurricular activities and support services, the school works to encourage students to develop their personal interests while developing the foundational skills necessary for future college and career success.

671

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Illahee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	209
Black	134
Asian	72
Two or More	74
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	63

Hispanic
209 (31.2 %)
Black
134 (20.0 %)
White
114 (17.0 %)
Two or More
74 (11.1 %)
Asian
72 (10.8 %)
Pacific Islander
63 (9.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-4600
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 250