Islander Middle School
206-236-3413
Islander Middle School is the only middle school on Mercer Island and was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2003. Located on the South End of the Island, the school offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs and sports and is well known for its academic excellence.
In 2009, student MSP test scores were among the top 10 in the state, with 87 percent of students achieving math standards and 91 percent achieving reading standards in 2009. The school's classrooms (2009 staffing) are managed by 57 teachers and 36 specialist teachers and other staff as faculty.
The school campus is composed of three buildings, including two large gyms, auditorium and a popular student commons. As with most Island schools, the PTSA is very active here and sponsors a popular ski swap in the fall.
The school is unique in its administration by two principals, Aaron Miller and Mary-Jo Budzius.
- Fax: 206-236-3408
- Hours: Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30am - 3:30pm
- Handicap Accessible: The front entrance is a street level and several handicapped parking spaces are available.
- Founding Date: 1951
- Number of students: 956
- Male-to-female ratio: 54:46
- Public/Private: Public
- Financial aid: Yes
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 93
- How engaged is the school with the community?: "We've done a variety of fundraisers and activites that benefited good community causes." — IMS Co-principals Aaron Miller and Mary Jo Budzius
- What makes this community special?: The wonderful parent support. When our kids come to school, they're ready to learn." — IMS Co-principals Aaron Miller and Mary Jo Budzius
- Grade levels: 6 - 8
- Uniforms: No
- Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Infirmary, Language lab, Library, Science lab, Sports facilities
- Extracurricular activities available: Math study center, jazz band, homework center, before-school open gym, student center activities
- Student clubs: Robotics, chess, knitting, math, drama, gaming, "Natural Helpers" peer counseling
- Sports teams: Boys & girls cross country, girls volleyball, wrestling, track and field, golf
