Mercer International Middle School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
97th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 75%▼ Declining
1600 S COLUMBIAN WY, Seattle, WA 98108
(206)252-8000NCES ID 530771001136Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mercer International Middle School 97th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 745 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 751 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52.4% | 39.1% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.9% | 21.0% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 25.9% | 16.5% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 5.0% | 11.9% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 10.7% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 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 $702K in zip 98108 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 Mercer International Middle School
- #184Aki Kurose Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away184th of 381
ELA 47% ▼12 · Math 36% ▼12Compare - #139Washington Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.4 mi away139th of 381
ELA 50% ▼9 · Math 43% ▼5Compare - #202David T. Denny International Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.4 mi away202nd of 381
ELA 45% ▼14 · Math 33% ▼15Compare - #50Rainier PrepRainier Prep Charter School District · 3.6 mi away · charter50th of 381
ELA 67% ▲8 · Math 59% ▲11Compare - #26Madison Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.7 mi away26th of 381
ELA 75% ▲16 · Math 68% ▲20Compare - #213Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 4 mi away213th of 381
ELA 42% ▼17 · Math 34% ▼14Compare - #13Islander Middle SchoolMercer Island School District · 4.3 mi away13th of 381
ELA 80% ▲21 · Math 76% ▲28Compare - #346Cascade Middle SchoolHighline School District · 4.6 mi away346th of 381
ELA 26% ▼33 · Math 17% ▼31Compare
What school district is Mercer International Middle School in?
Mercer International Middle School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Mercer International Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mercer International Middle School 97th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mercer International Middle School?
Asian 39%, Hispanic 21%, Black 17%, White 12% (751 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mercer International Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98108 is $702K 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.