Islander Middle School vs Olympic Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islander Middle School
Mercer Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
Olympic Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
| Measure | Islander Middle School Mercer Island, Washington | Olympic Middle School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 363 | #308 of 363 |
| National rank | #911 of 15,369 | #11313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 960 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 30% |
| city | Mercer Island | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islander Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 32.9).
- •Islander Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 30%).
- •Islander Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 43%).
- •Islander Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 68%).
- •Olympic Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.3).
- •Islander Middle School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 956.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Islander Middle School better than Olympic Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Islander Middle School ranks higher (83.8 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Islander Middle School and Olympic Middle School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Mercer Island and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Islander Middle School: 960. Olympic Middle School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Islander Middle School and Olympic Middle School rank in Washington?
Islander Middle School is 6th of 363 and Olympic Middle School is 308th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).