Enrollment
605
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pacific Cascade Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pacific Cascade Middle School
Pacific Cascade Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Issaquah, Washington, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and White (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Issaquah's middle schools, it stands alongside Cougar Mountain Middle School (616 students): Pacific Cascade Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 25.7:1).
Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students) and Skyline High School (2,244 students) alongside Pacific Cascade Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pacific Cascade Middle School compares
Pacific Cascade Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Issaquah School District, which includes Pacific Cascade Middle School.
$16,527
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pacific Cascade Middle School a good school?
Pacific Cascade Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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