Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Pine Lake Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Lake Middle School's student population of 878 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Lake Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Lake Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
9%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Pine Lake Middle School's ranking?
Pine Lake Middle School is ranked #105 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pine Lake Middle School often compared to?
Pine Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Cascade Middle School, Inglewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Pine Lake Middle School?
878 students attend Pine Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pine Lake Middle School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Lake Middle School?
Pine Lake Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pine Lake Middle School offer ?
Pine Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Lake Middle School part of?
Pine Lake Middle School is part of Issaquah School District.
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