Islander Middle School

Islander Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
7447 84th Ave SE,  Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island School District
3.3
3.9
938 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Jo Budzius
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
80%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
72.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
69.4%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
343:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
46.9%
White
49.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.3%
Two or more races
14.4%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 5 Reviews
1.0 Parent
10/14/2020
Special education kids are not supported. Administrators falsify data and actively work to reduce modifications and supports provided to kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 11 Reviews
5.0 student
5/8/2025
i am a current student in the highly capable program. it is not much different from being in regular classes, but it does move faster. i find that mojority of the time the teachers are flexable and can work with you to meet ur needs. also there is a 30 minute period at the end of the day called gato...
1.0 parent
4/2/2023
Epicenter, ground zero for brain washing students, from the student body to the teachers to the administrators. Harmful, shameful curriculum and classroom practices. After having two students enrolled here, I homeschooled them and eventually moved to a more conservative state all together. I sat in...
2.0 other
9/17/2022
My tutoring student goes here. They do not teach essay writing, grammar, or anything that is necessary for a middle schooler.
5.0 parent
8/3/2020
Excellent - allowed academic progression beyond grade level.

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Islander Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Mercer Island, WA and is served by the Mercer Island School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 938 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Islander Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $3,097,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mercer Island High School, Northwest Yeshiva High School, St. Monica School, and more. Learn more about what Mercer Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Islander Middle School.

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