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#1083 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Middle School · Issaquah School District · Issaquah, WA
An Issaquah School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1929 NW Talus Drive, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Math 68% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cougar Mountain Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cougar Mountain Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,000
Median home value
$976,400
Median rent
$2,343/mo
College educated
65.5%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmoor SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Issaquah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Issaquah Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Pacific Cascade Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Issaquah School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #26 of 30
- District spending per student
- $17,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cougar Mountain Middle School is listed in Issaquah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cougar Mountain Middle School
Cougar Mountain Middle School is a public middle school in Issaquah, WA, part of Issaquah School District, serving approximately 621 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cougar Mountain Middle School
What grades does Cougar Mountain Middle School serve?
Cougar Mountain Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cougar Mountain Middle School?
Cougar Mountain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Mountain Middle School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cougar Mountain Middle School rank in WA?
Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks #1,083 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cougar Mountain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cougar Mountain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cougar Mountain Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cougar Mountain Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Cougar Mountain Middle School a charter school?
No, Cougar Mountain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cougar Mountain Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cougar Mountain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cougar Mountain Middle School?
13.7% of students at Cougar Mountain Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (253) 683-8000
- Area population (ZIP 98027)
- 28,335
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98027; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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