Serving 655 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 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Illahee Middle School serves the southwest part of Federal Way, WA, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Illahee Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Illahee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1883 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
11%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1883 out of 2,088 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 Sacajawea Middle School, Lakota Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Illahee Middle School?
655 students attend Illahee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Illahee Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Illahee Middle School offer ?
Illahee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Illahee Middle School part of?
Illahee Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.
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