Is Pine Lake Middle School a good school?

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

How many students attend Pine Lake Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 940 students attended Pine Lake Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Pine Lake Middle School?

Students at Pine Lake Middle School are 51% Asian, 33% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Pine Lake Middle School attend?

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

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:
12^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,612

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: 23.0

Number of students: 940

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.0%

White:

33.2%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Lake Middle School ranks better than 97.8% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Pine Lake Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Issaquah School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (51%), White (33.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Lake Middle School is 23, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Issaquah School District! (See more...)

Compare Pine Lake Middle School employs 40.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 12^th 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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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Issaquah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Issaquah School District 3^rd 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
2004	96.56	12^th	421	97.1%
2005	95.67	15^th	425	96.5%
2006	94.81	10^th	449	97.8%
2007	92.48	20^th	463	95.7%
2008	92.62	19^th	466	95.9%
2009	92.09	19^th	476	96.0%
2010	92.65	14^th	483	97.1%
2011	93.36	14^th	492	97.2%
2012	92.66	16^th	497	96.8%
2013	92.41	18^th	498	96.4%
2015	94.00	18^th	445	96.0%
2016	95.49	7^th	443	98.4%
2017	94.60	12^th	435	97.2%
2018	94.66	16^th	437	96.3%
2019	95.69	11^th	512	97.9%
2021	96.96	13^th	529	97.5%
2022	97.19	12^th	541	97.8%
2023	97.63	9^th	539	98.3%
2024	97.35	12^th	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
2018	66.54	60^th	166	63.9%
2019	84.05	34^th	246	86.2%
2021	95.93	4^th	250	98.4%
2022	94.96	3^rd	257	98.8%
2023	93.42	5^th	244	98.0%
2024	93.82	10^th	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
2018	82.33	26^th	268	90.3%
2019	85.55	15^th	231	93.5%
2021	68.25	37^th	210	82.4%
2022	67.59	36^th	199	81.9%
2023	66.85	34^th	167	79.6%
2024	56.79	66^th	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
2018	62.94	90^th	349	74.2%
2019	77.25	44^th	448	90.2%
2022	85.64	30^th	475	93.7%
2023	81.34	37^th	463	92.0%
2024	91.19	14^th	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
2018	93.01	21^st	376	94.4%
2019	94.36	11^th	452	97.6%
2021	96.95	12^th	469	97.4%
2022	96.04	16^th	479	96.7%
2023	97.40	8^th	464	98.3%
2024	96.86	10^th	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
2018	95.14	14^th	371	96.2%
2019	96.20	7^th	453	98.5%
2021	97.14	14^th	476	97.1%
2022	97.95	9^th	480	98.1%
2023	97.75	8^th	470	98.3%
2024	97.73	8^th	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
2018	89.07	7^th	123	94.3%
2019	93.56	4^th	152	97.4%
2021	93.04	6^th	149	96.0%
2022	92.78	8^th	161	95.0%
2023	93.93	6^th	145	95.9%
2024	92.59	6^th	148	95.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	97.28	5^th	259	98.1%
2019	95.23	6^th	344	98.3%
2021	94.76	12^th	353	96.6%
2022	92.76	18^th	360	95.0%
2023	96.62	8^th	336	97.6%
2024	82.58	39^th	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
2018	78.66	65^th	325	80.0%
2019	85.16	53^rd	470	88.7%
2021	87.50	45^th	480	90.6%
2022	87.98	43^rd	488	91.2%
2023	90.11	36^th	488	92.6%
2024	86.12	55^th	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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Friday, April 16, 2021

amazing school! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, December 29, 2014

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

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
2024	312	17	479	58	2	1	71	0	940

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
2024	940	40.8	23.0	7.2

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
2024	940	40.8	23.0	7.2

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.

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