- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Issaquah, WA
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530375003337
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Cascade Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Issaquah · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Cascade Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Cascade Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Issaquah, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375003337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Pacific Cascade Middle School shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 530375003337 · Issaquah, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 18.9:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Pacific Cascade Middle School shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pacific Cascade 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 605
Pacific Cascade Middle School
605 students
What this shows Pacific Cascade Middle School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Cascade Middle School compares
Pacific Cascade Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 84% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.8%
White 39.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Asian at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Pacific Cascade 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 Pacific Cascade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Cascade 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
1 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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Pacific Cascade Middle School?
Pacific Cascade Middle School has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Issaquah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Cascade Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacific Cascade Middle School?
7.0% of students at Pacific Cascade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Cascade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Cascade Middle School is Asian at 44.8% of enrollment, in Issaquah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Cascade Middle School?
Pacific Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Pacific Cascade Middle School rank among public schools in Issaquah?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Cascade Middle School ranks #1 of 6 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 Pacific Cascade 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.