Issaquah Middle School

775 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Issaquah Middle School, located in the heart of Issaquah, Washington, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Issaquah School District, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a supportive community. It focuses on balancing traditional core subjects with a wide array of elective opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests in arts, technology, and physical education while preparing them for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and inclusivity. The campus environment is designed to promote collaboration and citizenship, often utilizing various extracurricular clubs, athletics, and student leadership programs to keep the student body engaged. With a location that benefits from the resources and suburban stability of the Issaquah community, the school is consistently recognized for its high test scores and the dedication of its faculty in preparing students for long-term academic success.

775

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Issaquah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	109
Black	45
Asian	140
Two or More	76
Pacific Islander	1

White
404 (52.1 %)
Asian
140 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
109 (14.1 %)
Two or More
76 (9.8 %)
Black
45 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Issaquah School District
Phone:	(425)837-6800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 6 269

Grade 7 251

Grade 8 255