Pine Lake Middle School

3095 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE
SAMMAMISH, WA 98075

900 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pine Lake Middle School, located in Sammamish, Washington, is a highly regarded public school within the Issaquah School District. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is widely recognized for its strong academic culture and commitment to student development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with a variety of elective opportunities, including performing arts, technology, and world languages, designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic reputation, Pine Lake is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning and offers an array of extracurricular activities, such as competitive athletics, student leadership programs, and diverse clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside the classroom. With a focus on excellence and student well-being, Pine Lake Middle School consistently aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the high standards of the surrounding Sammamish community.

900

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Lake Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	59
Black	18
Asian	431
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

Asian
431 (47.9 %)
White
329 (36.6 %)
Two or More
61 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
59 (6.6 %)
Black
18 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)837-5700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 294

Grade 7 303

Grade 8 303