Islander Middle School
Mercer Island, WA · Mercer Island School District · Grades 6-8
13th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
Islander Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Islander Middle School 13th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Islander Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 941 students tested
Islander Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 938 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 48.1% | ▼ 23.2 pts | |
| Asian | 19.1% | 29.7% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 13.2% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 8.0% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Islander Middle School
Typical home value $2.32M in zip 98040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Islander Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Vera Risdon Middle SchoolRenton School District · 2.1 mi away105th of 381
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 6Aki Kurose Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.6 mi away184th of 381
ELA 47% · Math 36% - 6McKnight Middle SchoolRenton School District · 3 mi away174th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 40% - 4Dimmitt Middle SchoolRenton School District · 3.1 mi away259th of 381
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 10Tyee Middle SchoolBellevue School District · 4.1 mi away6th of 381
ELA 83% · Math 82% - 8Mercer International Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 4.3 mi away97th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 48% - 9Rainier PrepRainier Prep Charter School District · 4.6 mi away · charter50th of 381
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 2Showalter Middle SchoolTukwila School District · 4.8 mi away340th of 381
ELA 26% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Islander Middle School in?
Islander Middle School is part of the Mercer Island School District district in Mercer Island, Washington.
Is Islander Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Islander Middle School 13th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Islander Middle School?
White 48%, Asian 30%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 8% (938 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Islander Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98040 is $2.32M 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.