Mercer International Middle School

862 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mercer International Middle School, located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, is a vibrant, culturally diverse public school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. With a student body that represents a wide array of linguistic and cultural backgrounds, Mercer prides itself on celebrating its international identity and promoting global citizenship within the classroom.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Mercer offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including robust arts, music, and physical education offerings. The school actively encourages student involvement through various extracurricular clubs and sports, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. Its central location in the Rainier Valley/Beacon Hill area allows it to serve a tight-knit community, and the school is known for its strong partnerships with families and local community organizations, all working together to ensure student success and social-emotional growth.

862

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer International Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	167
Black	151
Asian	325
Two or More	95
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
325 (37.8 %)
Hispanic
167 (19.4 %)
Black
151 (17.6 %)
White
116 (13.5 %)
Two or More
95 (11.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-8000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* 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 6 221

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 368