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Issaquah Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 729 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 27, 2012

This school doesn't deserve any stars at all. IMS has ruined my life. All the students are just nasty and they bully me for no reason at all. Expecially the girls. because of this bullying i was pressered into drugs and other stuff. i didn't know how i survived 2 years here. i'm glad i moved and forgot about this place. the teachers are horrible they expect WAYY to much things. Beyond High school expectations! and they always play favorites. basicly if you want to survive at this school, you have to be rich, own all brand name clothing, and be really mean to the ones who you think aren't very pretty. if i was a parent i wouldn't let my child go here. it's just a nasty place to be. there was so much negative energy coming from it. i'm glad i transfer


Posted November 4, 2009

I am currently a student at Issaquah Middle Scool, flourishing intellectually each day. All of my teachers are outstanding, supplying everything a student would need in order to fulfill their enrichment during school. I would highly recommend this school to any people new to the area or looking for a truly amazing school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2009

Great kids, teachers, administration, PTSA, and location. Kids are encouraged to be involved in the community and to strive to do/ be their best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

This school is great! Sure it is a little lower budget school but it is great. I just hate it being an outdoor school...
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 29, 2009

This school is the best it doesn't have any bad children and my daughter sayed it was a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

3 words... Best. School. Ever. lol I have been going here since 6th grade and am now in 7th grade. the teachers are magnificient, my fellow students are amazing, and Mr. Adams our assistant principle Rocks!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 25, 2006

I love this school alot! It is the best middle school ever!!
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

255 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students81%
Female82%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income45%
Not low income87%
Special education13%
Not special education85%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income53%
Not low income89%
Special education13%
Not special education87%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income48%
Not low income82%
Special education10%
Not special education83%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income55%
Not low income88%
Special education33%
Not special education88%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female91%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income63%
Not low income88%
Special education19%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income46%
Not low income82%
Special education14%
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income52%
Not low income81%
Special education14%
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income53%
Not low income87%
Special education29%
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
80%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students98%
Female94%
Male100%
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income97%
Not special education98%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 24% 9%
Hispanic 7% 16%
Black 3% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A42%
Special education 8%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 68%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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400 1st Ave SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (425) 837-6800

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