Top Rankings
Mercer Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,065 students in Mercer Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mercer Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 59% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Mercer Island School District are Mercer Island High School, Lakeridge Elementary School and Island Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mercer Island School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
4,065 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Mercer Island School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 306 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,043 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
26%
9%
# Hispanic Students
262 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
25%
# Black Students
53 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,164 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
53%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
519 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
230
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
299
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
283
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
296
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
314
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
346
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
366
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
385
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
413
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,030 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,110 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,030
$19,148
Spending / Student
$18,110
$19,607
Best Mercer Island School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Island High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeridge Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8215 Se 78th
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3415
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3415
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Island Park Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5437 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3410
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3410
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
West Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4141 81st Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3430
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3430
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Islander Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4030 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 841-8740
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 841-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mercer Island School District?
Mercer Island School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,065 students.
What is the rank of Mercer Island School District?
Mercer Island School District is ranked #2 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer Island School District?
53% of Mercer Island School District students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 13% 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 Mercer Island School District?
Mercer Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Mercer Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,110 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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