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Islander Middle School in Seattle, Washington

Islander Middle School Detail

(206) 236-3413
8225 SE 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Levels: 6-8
District: Mercer Island School District


Islander Middle School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:2.35% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:76.8% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:1% (2008)
Hispanic:2% (2008)
Multiracial:0% (2008)
Asian:19.7% (2008)
Pacific Islander:0% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.5% (2008)
Unspecified:0% (2008)

Islander Middle School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating3
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Islander Middle School Reviews

Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-03-23
“New administration is excellent and always striving for improvement. Parent involvement is over the top and teachers are dedicated and communicative. Can be competitive environment on many levels--but much excellence to be found here.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2009-02-12
“I like this school very much although some of the people can be kind of mean and intimidating. Most of the people are awesome though and i do have a lot of great friends. The teachers are very nice too, and they care about your grades. I do think that this chool has room for improvment.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-01-07
“i am a new student in IMS and every one has been very kind help full and inclusive. the teachers are great and are always read to help. on my first day i got shown to all my classes and had lots of fun. Go Islander Gators”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-11-21
“I love this school. There are lots of good teachers, and it is very challenging”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-07-09
“My child loves this school very much. She has exeled in nmany thing once she stared attending this school. GO GATORS!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-07-09
“My daughter LOVES this school very much, and never would consider about departing. All the teachers are considerate and are unbelievable educators. I support their teaching techniques and anything they conduct. My daughter acquires countless friends and is very content where she is. I suggest this school to any parent looking for the best education for their child.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-05-02
“This school is the best in the state. Best test scores and great teachers! I go to this school and I am a 6th grade girl. But you are expected at the school to meet the standards for popularity at this school. Since most of these families are very wealthy, these children have all different kinds of very expensive, designer clothing and purses. And if you don't have them you sometimes out of the loop. The kids though are all so nice and kind and educated!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-05-01
“IMS is a great school for kids in many ways. My biggest gripe is that there are many teachers that aren't too interested in helping an individual student...the attitude is, 'Go get a tutor.' If your kid is a top 10% student, you're going to get a good education. If you need extra help, in some cases, you aren't going to get it.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-03-23
“The atmosphere is sky-high and students are very inclusive, welcoming, and polite. Academics are top-knotch and all students have the opportunity to be sucessful. Struggling students can get extra help and gifted students can be challenged. Go Islanders!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-01-20
“IMS is a busy school with may mainstream opportunities: sports, music, arts. However, those students who don't fit the standard mold, often have little traction with other students and tend to feel left out. That said, the support staff, counselors, etc. went out of their way to help my son - who didn't fit the profile - find a way to fit in - yet in the end, we choose a private school instead of IMS for his schooling.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-01-12
“I'm in 8th grade and have gone to IMS for 3years now, and I liked it... for a while. The sixth grade was the best, my teacher inspired me to be excited about learning, but 7th & 8th were terrible for me. I dislike(d) my teachers. The band is awesome, but there's also barely any diversity. It seems like everyone is afraid of people of color and of homosexuals. Since they're afraid of these variations, some students harass and exclude others, which has been a big problem. I've decided to go to a private school for high school because I don't think that Mercer Island High School will be a right fit for me. Even though our test scores are 'outstanding', I don't think that our school is as amazing as the experts say. Good luck in finding good schools for your children.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-01-10
“Islander Middle School provides a challenging academic cirriculum for every student. Most teachers and administrative staff members are caring professionals,teaching our children life responsilities and preparing them well before entering high school. Thanks also to high parents involvement and the availability of clubs and sports activities, I felt that my child is enjoying her middle school years at IMS”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2006-01-02
“This School is thought to be one of the best, if not the best, schools in the state. From my experience, students are undisciplined.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2005-11-22
“Highly overranked this school is not as great as it is supposed to be. The staff is also very one sided.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-04-02
“Definitely a lot of high level teachers, but some who have given the students way too much power and then are themselves disenchanted with the resulting lack of participation and dedication to learning. School needs to find better ways to motivate learning rather than knowledge. Middle schoolers are by definition unfocused to begin with, so teachers that motivate rather than deligate to texts should be acknowledged.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2004-12-08
“Islander Middle School has good teachers. However, the overall atmosphere at the school is cold and uncaring. Students who are struggling are ignored, students in the middle range are ignored-only the 'prize' students are nurtured. I do not feel that the high test scores of this school should be credited to the school itself but rather to the upper middle class families that live on Mercer Island.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-10-28
“I think that overall this school does a good job in preparing its' students for high school. For the most part, the teachers are dedicated and caring, with high expectations for their students. While the principal may not be as outwardly nurturing as her predecessor, she is a competent administrator who cares about the students and treats them fairly and with respect.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-01-23
“Top school in the state keeps getting better. 2003 Blue Ribbon School gives kids the environment they need to be successful. Teachers are top notch with really involved and caring parents. Kids are well prepared for high school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-03-23
“Students are well-behaved, friendly, bright and motivated. All students excell. Go Gators!”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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