Islander Middle School

They care - they genuinely care - about each and every child - the teachers are amazing and the principles and support staff are too - It is truly a wonderful environment for children to go and learn in each and everyday
—Submitted by a parent

The principal supports high standards for quality teaching that is sensitive the needs of the students. There are a number of superb teachers and programs. Very good Gifted program.
—Submitted by a parent

We are so pleased with the Principal and her support staff! An awesome and caring group of professionals!
—Submitted by a parent

New administration is excellent and always striving for improvement. Parent involvement is over the top and teachers are dedicated and communicative. Can be competitive environment on many levels--but much excellence to be found here.
—Submitted by a parent

I like this school very much although some of the people can be kind of mean and intimidating. Most of the people are awesome though and i do have a lot of great friends. The teachers are very nice too, and they care about your grades. I do think that this chool has room for improvment.
—Submitted by a student

i am a new student in IMS and every one has been very kind help full and inclusive. the teachers are great and are always read to help. on my first day i got shown to all my classes and had lots of fun. Go Islander Gators
—Submitted by a student

I love this school. There are lots of good teachers, and it is very challenging
—Submitted by a student

My child loves this school very much. She has exeled in nmany thing once she stared attending this school. GO GATORS!!!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter LOVES this school very much, and never would consider about departing. All the teachers are considerate and are unbelievable educators. I support their teaching techniques and anything they conduct. My daughter acquires countless friends and is very content where she is. I suggest this school to any parent looking for the best education for their child.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is the best in the state. Best test scores and great teachers! I go to this school and I am a 6th grade girl. But you are expected at the school to meet the standards for popularity at this school. Since most of these families are very wealthy, these children have all different kinds of very expensive, designer clothing and purses. And if you don't have them you sometimes out of the loop. The kids though are all so nice and kind and educated!
—Submitted by a student

IMS is a great school for kids in many ways. My biggest gripe is that there are many teachers that aren't too interested in helping an individual student...the attitude is, 'Go get a tutor.' If your kid is a top 10% student, you're going to get a good education. If you need extra help, in some cases, you aren't going to get it.
—Submitted by a parent

The atmosphere is sky-high and students are very inclusive, welcoming, and polite. Academics are top-knotch and all students have the opportunity to be sucessful. Struggling students can get extra help and gifted students can be challenged. Go Islanders!
—Submitted by a parent

Students are well-behaved, friendly, bright and motivated. All students excell. Go Gators!
—Submitted by a parent

IMS is a busy school with may mainstream opportunities: sports, music, arts. However, those students who don't fit the standard mold, often have little traction with other students and tend to feel left out. That said, the support staff, counselors, etc. went out of their way to help my son - who didn't fit the profile - find a way to fit in - yet in the end, we choose a private school instead of IMS for his schooling.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm in 8th grade and have gone to IMS for 3years now, and I liked it... for a while. The sixth grade was the best, my teacher inspired me to be excited about learning, but 7th & 8th were terrible for me. I dislike(d) my teachers. The band is awesome, but there's also barely any diversity. It seems like everyone is afraid of people of color and of homosexuals. Since they're afraid of these variations, some students harass and exclude others, which has been a big problem. I've decided to go to a private school for high school because I don't think that Mercer Island High School will be a right fit for me. Even though our test scores are 'outstanding', I don't think that our school is as amazing as the experts say. Good luck in finding good schools for your children.
—Submitted by a student

Islander Middle School provides a challenging academic cirriculum for every student. Most teachers and administrative staff members are caring professionals,teaching our children life responsilities and preparing them well before entering high school. Thanks also to high parents involvement and the availability of clubs and sports activities, I felt that my child is enjoying her middle school years at IMS
—Submitted by a parent

This School is thought to be one of the best, if not the best, schools in the state. From my experience, students are undisciplined.
—Submitted by a parent

Highly overranked this school is not as great as it is supposed to be. The staff is also very one sided.
—Submitted by a teacher

Definitely a lot of high level teachers, but some who have given the students way too much power and then are themselves disenchanted with the resulting lack of participation and dedication to learning. School needs to find better ways to motivate learning rather than knowledge. Middle schoolers are by definition unfocused to begin with, so teachers that motivate rather than deligate to texts should be acknowledged.
—Submitted by a parent

Islander Middle School has good teachers. However, the overall atmosphere at the school is cold and uncaring. Students who are struggling are ignored, students in the middle range are ignored-only the 'prize' students are nurtured. I do not feel that the high test scores of this school should be credited to the school itself but rather to the upper middle class families that live on Mercer Island.
—Submitted by a parent