- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Issaquah, WA
Issaquah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Issaquah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530375000573
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Issaquah Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Issaquah · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Issaquah Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Issaquah Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Issaquah, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Issaquah Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530375000573 · Issaquah, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 21.8:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Issaquah Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Issaquah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 808
Issaquah Middle School
808 students
What this shows Issaquah Middle School reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Issaquah Middle School compares
Issaquah Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Asian 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Issaquah Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Issaquah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Issaquah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Issaquah
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Issaquah Middle School
How many students attend Issaquah Middle School?
Issaquah Middle School has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Issaquah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Issaquah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Issaquah Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Issaquah Middle School?
19.2% of students at Issaquah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Issaquah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Issaquah Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Issaquah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Issaquah Middle School?
Issaquah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Issaquah Middle School rank among public schools in Issaquah?
By Resource Investment Index, Issaquah Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Issaquah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Issaquah on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Issaquah Middle School, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.