Illahee Middle School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Suburb, large
331st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
36001 1st AVE S, Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)945-4600NCES ID 530282000437Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Illahee Middle School 331st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 621 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 622 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 28.8% | ▲ 15.0 pts | |
| Black | 12.5% | 22.3% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| White | 43.2% | 16.6% | ▼ 26.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.6% | 11.4% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 18.0% | 10.6% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 9.8% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $567K in zip 98003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Illahee Middle School
- #21Federal Way Public AcademyFederal Way School District · 1.2 mi away21st of 381
ELA 82% ▲51 · Math 68% ▲53Compare - #342Sequoyah Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.2 mi away342nd of 381
ELA 28% ▼3 · Math 16% ▲1Compare - #242Surprise Lake Middle SchoolFife School District · 2.4 mi away242nd of 381
ELA 41% ▲10 · Math 28% ▲13Compare - #261Lakota Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 3 mi away261st of 381
ELA 41% ▲10 · Math 25% ▲10Compare - #176Meeker Middle SchoolTacoma School District · 3.4 mi away176th of 381
ELA 50% ▲19 · Math 35% ▲20Compare - #159Edgemont Jr HighPuyallup School District · 3.7 mi away159th of 381
ELA 51% ▲20 · Math 38% ▲23Compare - #301Sacajawea Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4 mi away301st of 381
ELA 35% ▲4 · Math 20% ▲5Compare - #258Kilo Middle SchoolFederal Way School District · 4.3 mi away258th of 381
ELA 39% ▲8 · Math 28% ▲13Compare
What school district is Illahee Middle School in?
Illahee Middle School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Illahee Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Illahee Middle School 331st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Illahee Middle School?
Hispanic 29%, Black 22%, White 17%, Two or more races 11% (622 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Illahee Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98003 is $567K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.