Vera Risdon Middle School vs Islander Middle School
Islander Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 6.7/10. 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.
Vera Risdon Middle School
Newcastle, WA
6.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
761 students
Islander Middle School
Mercer Island, WA
8.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
938 students
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| Metric | Vera Risdon Middle School | Islander Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.8% | 7.5% |
| Environment Score | 4.3 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #947 of 2,251 | #127 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Vera Risdon Middle School | Islander Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 54.0% | 81.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 84.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Vera Risdon Middle School | Islander Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 761 | 938 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 20.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.8% | 7.5% |
| District | Renton School District | Mercer Island School District |
| City | Newcastle | Mercer Island |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newcastle (98056) | Mercer Island (98040) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,596 | $202,359 |
| Median Home Value | $726,300 | $1,884,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,992 | $2,464 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.1% | 78.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 25 min |