Pine Lake Middle School

Summary:

Pine Lake Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Sammamish, Washington, serving around 900 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Issaquah School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 247 school districts in the state.

Pine Lake Middle School consistently ranks among the top 15 middle schools in Washington, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC English Language Arts and Math assessments are significantly higher than the state and district averages, often exceeding 75% proficiency. Pine Lake's performance on the WCAS Science assessment is also impressive, with proficiency rates around 75% or higher. The school has a diverse student body, with a significant Asian student population (around 47%) and a relatively even distribution of other racial/ethnic groups, and its strong academic performance is consistent across different student subgroups.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cougar Mountain Middle School, Issaquah Middle School, and Beaver Lake Middle School, Pine Lake Middle School outperforms them on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. The only school that seems to match Pine Lake's performance is Tyee Middle School in the Bellevue School District, which is also a highly-ranked school. Pine Lake's consistent performance across student subgroups and its location in an affluent community may contribute to its outstanding academic results.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3095 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE
       Sammamish, WA  98075


(425) 837-5700

District: Issaquah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,612 Help


Students who attend Pine Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:    Skyline High School

Feeder schools for Pine Lake Middle School:

Elementary:    Creekside Elementary
    Discovery Elementary
    Sunny Hills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  900

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.9%
White:
36.6%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Lake Middle School ranks better than 97.8% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pine Lake Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Issaquah School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (47.9%), White (36.6%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Lake Middle School is 23.6. 4 middle schools in the Issaquah School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Lake Middle School is $16,612. 4 middle schools in the Issaquah School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Lake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Lake Middle School 12th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Pine Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Issaquah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Issaquah School District 3rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Lake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.56 12th 421 97.1%
2005 95.67 15th 425 96.5%
2006 94.81 10th 449 97.8%
2007 92.48 20th 463 95.7%
2008 92.62 19th 466 95.9%
2009 92.09 19th 476 96.0%
2010 92.65 14th 483 97.1%
2011 93.36 14th 492 97.2%
2012 92.66 16th 497 96.8%
2013 92.41 18th 498 96.4%
2015 94.00 18th 445 96.0%
2016 95.49 7th 443 98.4%
2017 94.60 12th 435 97.2%
2018 94.66 16th 437 96.3%
2019 95.69 11th 512 97.9%
2021 96.96 13th 529 97.5%
2022 97.19 12th 541 97.8%
2023 97.63 9th 539 98.3%
2024 97.35 12th 535 97.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.54 60th 166 63.9%
2019 84.05 34th 246 86.2%
2021 95.93 4th 250 98.4%
2022 94.96 3rd 257 98.8%
2023 93.42 5th 244 98.0%
2024 93.82 10th 243 95.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.33 26th 268 90.3%
2019 85.55 15th 231 93.5%
2021 68.25 37th 210 82.4%
2022 67.59 36th 199 81.9%
2023 66.85 34th 167 79.6%
2024 56.79 66th 179 63.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.94 90th 349 74.2%
2019 77.25 44th 448 90.2%
2022 85.64 30th 475 93.7%
2023 81.34 37th 463 92.0%
2024 91.19 14th 455 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.01 21st 376 94.4%
2019 94.36 11th 452 97.6%
2021 96.95 12th 469 97.4%
2022 96.04 16th 479 96.7%
2023 97.40 8th 464 98.3%
2024 96.86 10th 464 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.14 14th 371 96.2%
2019 96.20 7th 453 98.5%
2021 97.14 14th 476 97.1%
2022 97.95 9th 480 98.1%
2023 97.75 8th 470 98.3%
2024 97.73 8th 466 98.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.07 7th 123 94.3%
2019 93.56 4th 152 97.4%
2021 93.04 6th 149 96.0%
2022 92.78 8th 161 95.0%
2023 93.93 6th 145 95.9%
2024 92.59 6th 148 95.9%
See the entire list of Best Washington Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.28 5th 259 98.1%
2019 95.23 6th 344 98.3%
2021 94.76 12th 353 96.6%
2022 92.76 18th 360 95.0%
2023 96.62 8th 336 97.6%
2024 82.58 39th 344 88.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.66 65th 325 80.0%
2019 85.16 53rd 470 88.7%
2021 87.50 45th 480 90.6%
2022 87.98 43rd 488 91.2%
2023 90.11 36th 488 92.6%
2024 86.12 55th 486 88.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, April 16, 2021

Open Quote amazing school! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 29, 2014

Open Quote A good school with some really thoughtful staff who really care about students.However, there are a few would have picked their favorites and not favorites from classes.It's not acceptable. In addition, would not take times to listen and understand students needs well. Accusing students before knowing the details and put all the responsibilities on students are just not what a good educator supposed to do. Not taking good quality time on communication can make the situation worst and not ok for any relationship either. Don't treat students or families so different no matter where they come from. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Open Quote The teachers and students are very friendly. There is no bullying going on in the school at all. Teachers get along with students very well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pine Lake Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 624 5 17 4 5 n/a n/a 0 655
1989 604 6 14 5 2 n/a n/a 0 631
1990 623 3 20 5 4 n/a n/a 0 655
1991 587 1 29 5 4 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 634 5 41 8 2 n/a n/a 0 690
1993 780 6 54 15 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1994 830 9 66 13 1 n/a n/a 0 919
1995 639 5 44 16 3 n/a n/a 0 707
1996 639 5 44 16 3 n/a n/a 0 707
1997 731 4 59 19 2 n/a n/a 0 815
1998 764 7 56 13 3 n/a n/a 0 843
1999 804 9 62 13 4 n/a n/a 0 892
2000 788 8 69 10 5 n/a n/a 0 880
2001 729 9 91 14 5 n/a n/a 0 848
2002 745 9 117 13 6 n/a n/a 0 890
2003 745 9 117 13 6 n/a n/a 0 890
2004 790 8 130 12 5 n/a n/a 0 945
2005 749 15 145 16 4 n/a n/a 0 929
2006 761 16 133 27 3 n/a n/a 0 940
2007 735 14 144 28 3 n/a n/a 0 924
2008 745 17 148 35 3 n/a n/a 0 948
2009 713 11 159 31 3 n/a n/a 1 918
2010 678 14 186 27 3 n/a n/a 1 909
2011 467 12 179 34 4 1 17 0 714
2012 486 17 222 33 4 2 28 0 792
2013 503 16 240 46 3 2 27 0 837
2014 484 16 258 53 1 4 27 0 843
2015 464 16 274 52 1 5 36 0 848
2016 479 13 319 55 1 4 40 0 911
2017 476 10 354 51 1 2 45 0 939
2018 423 7 402 58 1 1 47 0 939
2019 384 8 408 75 0 0 68 0 943
2020 375 11 407 81 1 0 67 0 942
2021 352 6 432 78 1 0 73 0 942
2022 328 11 408 56 1 1 73 0 878
2023 329 18 431 59 2 0 61 0 900

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 30.0 21.8 0
1989 631 31.0 20.3 n/a
1990 655 31.6 20.7 0
1991 626 28.8 21.7 n/a
1992 690 31.6 21.8 n/a
1993 856 35.5 24.1 n/a
1994 919 36.8 25.0 n/a
1995 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
1996 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
1997 815 34.5 23.6 n/a
1998 843 34.4 24.5 n/a
1999 892 37.8 23.6 n/a
2000 880 36.6 24.0 n/a
2001 848 34.2 24.8 n/a
2002 890 39.5 22.5 3.1
2003 890 39.5 22.5 3.1
2004 945 40.0 23.6 3.9
2005 929 40.3 23.1 3.2
2006 940 39.9 23.6 2.9
2007 924 42.3 21.8 4.3
2008 948 41.3 23.0 4.9
2009 918 41.3 22.2 4.1
2010 909 37.7 24.0 4.5
2011 714 32.5 21.9 3.5
2012 792 34.2 23.1 5.2
2013 837 36.2 23.1 5
2014 843 n/a n/a 4.9
2015 848 37.0 22.9 3.9
2016 911 40.0 22.7 4
2017 939 40.4 23.2 4.3
2018 939 39.9 23.5 3.4
2019 943 41.2 22.8 3.1
2020 942 41.3 22.8 3.8
2021 942 42.6 22.1 3.4
2022 878 39.2 22.3 2.6
2023 900 38.0 23.6 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 30.0 21.8 0
1989 631 31.0 20.3 n/a
1990 655 31.6 20.7 0
1991 626 28.8 21.7 n/a
1992 690 31.6 21.8 n/a
1993 856 35.5 24.1 n/a
1994 919 36.8 25.0 n/a
1995 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
1996 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
1997 815 34.5 23.6 n/a
1998 843 34.4 24.5 n/a
1999 892 37.8 23.6 n/a
2000 880 36.6 24.0 n/a
2001 848 34.2 24.8 n/a
2002 890 39.5 22.5 3.1
2003 890 39.5 22.5 3.1
2004 945 40.0 23.6 3.9
2005 929 40.3 23.1 3.2
2006 940 39.9 23.6 2.9
2007 924 42.3 21.8 4.3
2008 948 41.3 23.0 4.9
2009 918 41.3 22.2 4.1
2010 909 37.7 24.0 4.5
2011 714 32.5 21.9 3.5
2012 792 34.2 23.1 5.2
2013 837 36.2 23.1 5
2014 843 n/a n/a 4.9
2015 848 37.0 22.9 3.9
2016 911 40.0 22.7 4
2017 939 40.4 23.2 4.3
2018 939 39.9 23.5 3.4
2019 943 41.2 22.8 3.1
2020 942 41.3 22.8 3.8
2021 942 42.6 22.1 3.4
2022 878 39.2 22.3 2.6
2023 900 38.0 23.6 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Pine Lake Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201898.3%0.3%0.3%0.0%1.0%99.3%98.7%99.0%99.3%99.3%98.7%
201995.2%0.3%1.5%0.6%1.8%98.5%97.0%97.9%97.9%98.8%97.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Pine Lake Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201997.6%0.2%0.5%1.3%99.0%98.7%98.9%99.1%99.2%98.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Lake Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (1.0%) $13,266 (99.0%) $13,396
2020 $257 (29.2%) $624 (70.8%) $881
2021 $485 (3.2%) $14,789 (96.8%) $15,275
2022 $1,301 (7.8%) $15,311 (92.2%) $16,612

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Lake Middle School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 9th of 539 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Lake Middle School)81.577.3
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)79.973.5
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Pine Lake Middle School)78.375.3
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Issaquah School District)74.569.9
 4.6%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Lake Middle School)85.479.3
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)80.376.3
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Pine Lake Middle School)80.377.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Issaquah School District)77.869.5
 8.3%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Lake Middle School)84.287.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)8178.3
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Pine Lake Middle School)81.483.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Issaquah School District)77.469.2
 8.1%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Pine Lake Middle School)85.686
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Issaquah School District)8073.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pine Lake Middle School)83.681.3
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)81.378.7
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Pine Lake Middle School)8078.6
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Issaquah School District)77.272.6
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Pine Lake Middle School)85.686
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Issaquah School District)79.577.8
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students943900
 4.6%
African American818
 125%
American Indian02
Asian408431
 5.6%
Hispanic7559
 21.3%
Pacific Islander00
White384329
 14.3%
Two or More Races6861
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.1%4.7%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Lake Middle School

Students who attend Pine Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Skyline High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 900 students attended Pine Lake Middle School.

Students at Pine Lake Middle School are 48% Asian, 37% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Yes! Pine Lake Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 535 Washington middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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