Pine Lake Middle School

3095 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 940 students in grades 6-8, Pine Lake Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Pine Lake Middle School's student population of 940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wolverine

School Rankings

Pine Lake Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Lake Middle School is 0.63, which is less 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)
#86 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
78%
41%
80%
53%
75%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
33%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Lake Middle School's ranking?
Pine Lake Middle School is ranked #86 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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, Beaver Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pine Lake Middle School?
940 students attend Pine Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pine Lake Middle School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Lake Middle School part of?
Pine Lake Middle School is part of Issaquah School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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