Islander Middle School

960 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Islander Middle School (IMS), located in Mercer Island, Washington, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Mercer Island School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a commitment to fostering both intellectual and social-emotional growth among its students in grades 6 through 8. It generally maintains a high reputation within the state, often attributed to the district’s robust educational resources and a community that places a significant value on public education.

Beyond the classroom, Islander Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to provide students with a well-rounded middle school experience, helping them transition from elementary to high school by building independence and exploring new interests. The school environment typically promotes a collaborative culture, supported by an active parent-teacher community that contributes to the overall success and engagement of the student body.

960

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Islander Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	74
Black	9
Asian	306
Two or More	126
American Indian	1

White
440 (46.0%)
Asian
306 (32.0%)
Two or More
126 (13.2%)
Hispanic
74 (7.7%)
Black
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mercer Island School District
Phone:	(206)236-3413
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	960
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 290

Grade 7 341

Grade 8 329