Islander Middle School vs Showalter Middle School
Islander Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 4.8/10. Islander Middle School is significantly larger with 938 students, about 1.6× the size of Showalter Middle School (600). In math proficiency, Islander Middle School leads at 81.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Islander Middle School
Mercer Island, WA
8.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
938 students
Showalter Middle School
Tukwila, WA
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
600 students
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| Metric | Islander Middle School | Showalter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 3.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 5.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 7.5% | 85% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #127 of 2,251 | #1,908 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 94th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Islander Middle School | Showalter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 81.0% | 28.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 84.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Islander Middle School | Showalter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 938 | 600 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 7.5% | 85.0% |
| District | Mercer Island School District | Tukwila School District |
| City | Mercer Island | Tukwila |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mercer Island (98040) | Tukwila (98168) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $202,359 | $84,937 |
| Median Home Value | $1,884,200 | $500,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,464 | $1,724 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 78.8% | 24.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | 14.5% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 27 min |