Islander Middle School vs Vera Risdon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 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
Vera Risdon Middle School
Newcastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Islander Middle School Mercer Island, Washington | Vera Risdon Middle School Newcastle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 363 | #131 of 363 |
| National rank | #911 of 15,369 | #5196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 960 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 54% |
| city | Mercer Island | Newcastle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islander Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 61.3).
- •Islander Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 54%).
- •Islander Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 61%).
- •Islander Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 39.3%).
- •Islander Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.1).
- •Islander Middle School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 751.
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 Vera Risdon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Islander Middle School ranks higher (83.8 vs 61.3 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 Vera Risdon Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mercer Island and Newcastle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Islander Middle School: 960. Vera Risdon Middle School: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Islander Middle School and Vera Risdon Middle School rank in Washington?
Islander Middle School is 6th of 363 and Vera Risdon Middle School is 131st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).