Very Good
#497 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 22% in state
Mercer International Middle School
Middle School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 S COLUMBIAN WY, Seattle, WA 98108
- Math 45% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mercer International Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mercer International Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,806
Median home value
$693,500
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Washington Girls Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Private School ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Hamlin Robinson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–8 | 1.7 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Aki Kurose Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 783 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #62 of 106
- District spending per student
- $21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercer International Middle School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer International Middle School
Mercer International Middle School is a public middle school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 751 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer International Middle School
What grades does Mercer International Middle School serve?
Mercer International Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mercer International Middle School?
Mercer International Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer International Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer International Middle School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer International Middle School rank in WA?
Mercer International Middle School ranks #497 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mercer International Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer International Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mercer International Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer International Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mercer International Middle School a charter school?
No, Mercer International Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer International Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mercer International Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer International Middle School?
66.7% of students at Mercer International 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
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (206) 252-8000
- Area population (ZIP 98108)
- 24,430
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 98108; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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