Issaquah School District
School District · Issaquah, Washington
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
30
16 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,188
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
30
16 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,188
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#13 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,188
$536 vs Washington median
District size
19,452 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Issaquah School District
Issaquah School District is a Issaquah, Washington school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 19,452 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $17,188 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Issaquah School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cascade Ridge Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Issaquah School District students show an average math proficiency of 73.2% and ELA proficiency of 76.2%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Issaquah School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Issaquah School District with test data.
Schools in Issaquah School District
30 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Issaquah
- Total Enrollment
- 19,452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,043
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Issaquah School District?
Issaquah School District has 30 schools in total — 16 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Issaquah School District?
The average composite rating for Issaquah School District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Issaquah School District?
Issaquah School District spends $17,188 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Issaquah School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Issaquah School District is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Issaquah School District?
Cascade Ridge Elementary is the highest-rated school in Issaquah School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Issaquah School District?
Across schools in Issaquah School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Issaquah School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Issaquah School District has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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