At a glance
Reported students
808
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
531.5
Issaquah Middle School: 808 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 813
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Issaquah Middle School
Issaquah Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Issaquah. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Issaquah School District. NCES reports 808 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.4%) and Asian (19.3%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Issaquah Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.49 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.49
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.4%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black5.7%
- Asian19.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Issaquah School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maywood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
Pine Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
877 reported students
Beaver Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
699 reported students
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
616 reported students
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
605 reported students
Issaquah Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
646 reported students
Public schools near Issaquah Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Mountain Middle School Middle · Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 616 | 1.7 mi |
| Pacific Cascade Middle School Middle · Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 605 | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Lake Middle School Middle · Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 877 | 3.9 mi |
| Beaver Lake Middle School Middle · Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 699 | 4 mi |
| Maywood Middle School Middle · Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 826 | 5.4 mi |
| Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning Middle · Lake Washington School District | 06–08 | 80 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Issaquah Middle School
What grades does Issaquah Middle School serve?
Issaquah Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Issaquah School District.
How many students attend Issaquah Middle School?
Issaquah Middle School reported 808 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 813 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Issaquah Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 808 students and 41.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Issaquah Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Issaquah Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Issaquah School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Issaquah Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Issaquah Middle School in?
Issaquah Middle School is part of Issaquah School District, based in Issaquah, WA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Issaquah Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cougar Mountain Middle School (1.7 mi), Pacific Cascade Middle School (2.6 mi), Pine Lake Middle School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.