Illahee Middle School

36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 622 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 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (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:

School Overview

Illahee Middle School's student population of 622 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1972

School Rankings

Illahee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Illahee Middle School is 0.81, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1845 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
40%
36%
53%
30%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
22%
5%
White
17%
48%
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.81
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illahee Middle School's ranking?
Illahee Middle School is ranked #1845 out of 2,113 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
622 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, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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