Illahee Middle School

36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 701 students in grades 5-8, Illahee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Illahee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Illahee Middle School's student population of 701 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
701 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Illahee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Illahee Middle School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1651 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
33%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illahee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
47%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
9%
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Hispanic
30%
25%
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Black
19%
5%
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White
18%
50%
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Hawaiian
10%
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.82
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illahee Middle School's ranking?
Illahee Middle School is ranked #1651 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Illahee Middle School often compared to?
Illahee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakota Middle School, Sacajawea Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Illahee Middle School?
701 students attend Illahee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Illahee Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Illahee Middle School?
Illahee Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Illahee Middle School offer ?
Illahee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Illahee Middle School part of?
Illahee Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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