Pacific Cascade Middle School

Pacific Cascade Middle School serves 646 students in grades 6-8 in Issaquah, Washington, earning recognition as a high-performing institution with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. The school ranks #311 out of 2,261 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among Washington middle schools. Academic achievement is notably strong, with 78% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and an impressive 80% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's academic score of 9.4 out of 10. The school maintains 29 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a student-teacher ratio of 22.3 to 1. Pacific Cascade Middle School draws from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $156,427 and home values average $909,000.

The surrounding area boasts an exceptionally well-educated population, with 71% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 6.4%. The school benefits from its unique setting in a rural area near town, offering students a blend of natural surroundings and community accessibility that enhances the educational experience in this prosperous King County location.

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Cascade Middle School is 22.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Pacific Cascade Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.