Pacific Cascade Middle School

Public 6-8

 24635 SE Issaquah Fall City Ro
       Issaquah, WA  98029


(425) 837-5900

District: Issaquah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 539 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,736 Help


Students who attend Pacific Cascade Middle School usually attend:

High:    Issaquah High School

Feeder schools for Pacific Cascade Middle School:

Elementary:    Grand Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  683

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
Asian:
40.8%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.2% Help


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Compare Details Pacific Cascade Middle School ranks better than 95.2% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), Asian (40.8%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacific Cascade Middle School is 21, which is the 2nd best among 6 middle schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacific Cascade Middle School is $16,736. 3 middle schools in the Issaquah School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pacific Cascade Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Cascade Middle School 26th of 539 Washington public middle schools. (See Pacific Cascade 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 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific Cascade Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 88.05 34th 498 93.2%
2015 90.58 30th 445 93.3%
2016 91.85 25th 443 94.4%
2017 92.81 18th 435 95.9%
2018 95.78 11th 437 97.5%
2019 94.42 17th 512 96.7%
2021 95.65 19th 529 96.4%
2022 93.53 32nd 541 94.1%
2023 94.80 26th 539 95.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.63 3rd 166 98.2%
2019 88.96 16th 246 93.5%
2021 90.19 15th 250 94.0%
2022 82.03 35th 257 86.4%
2023 89.60 16th 244 93.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.46 2nd 100 98.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.83 49th 268 81.7%
2019 85.98 14th 231 93.9%
2021 77.72 24th 210 88.6%
2022 74.50 24th 199 87.9%
2023 63.83 42nd 167 74.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.51 106th 349 69.6%
2019 27.84 349th 448 22.1%
2021 60.94 131st 458 71.4%
2022 46.78 231st 475 51.4%
2023 56.81 176th 463 62.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.30 11th 376 97.1%
2019 94.58 9th 452 98.0%
2021 96.11 17th 469 96.4%
2022 92.26 31st 479 93.5%
2023 95.53 16th 464 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.24 11th 371 97.0%
2019 94.33 18th 453 96.0%
2021 94.74 26th 476 94.5%
2022 94.09 30th 480 93.8%
2023 92.96 32nd 470 93.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.15 10th 123 91.9%
2019 91.75 7th 152 95.4%
2021 88.21 14th 149 90.6%
2022 84.68 22nd 161 86.3%
2023 87.04 18th 145 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.20 6th 259 97.7%
2019 87.61 26th 344 92.4%
2021 86.71 33rd 353 90.7%
2022 88.41 25th 360 93.1%
2023 86.99 27th 336 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pacific Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.73 11th 325 96.6%
2019 89.15 34th 470 92.8%
2021 91.90 32nd 480 93.3%
2022 84.57 56th 488 88.5%
2023 85.15 56th 488 88.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Open Quote PCMS teachers are really nice and the school has fantastic facilities. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Open Quote Laura Meserole, a counselor at the school and Kim Schneider, with the registrar, have been two of the most caring and helpful school staff I have ever met in my life. And I'm in the business of education and also have met many administrators. If staff are always like this in any school, the school is destined for success - as PCMS has achieved. It does deserve more credit in my humble opinion as a parent of two of its 8th graders currently. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pacific Cascade Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 458 19 160 28 4 2 26 0 697
2012 474 16 172 53 3 2 32 0 752
2013 509 16 179 43 5 5 34 0 791
2014 559 20 212 53 2 4 38 0 888
2015 546 32 244 50 1 3 46 0 922
2016 574 28 311 66 1 4 65 0 1049
2017 545 15 319 53 0 4 59 0 995
2018 496 22 318 65 0 4 59 0 964
2019 559 21 293 59 1 2 65 0 1000
2020 531 31 307 64 1 3 84 0 1021
2021 533 35 303 62 0 1 77 0 1011
2022 306 18 262 48 3 0 62 0 699
2023 281 13 279 46 2 0 62 0 683

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 Pacific Cascade Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 697 31.3 22.2 7.5
2012 752 33.1 22.7 10
2013 791 38.3 20.6 10.1
2014 888 n/a n/a 11.6
2015 922 41.0 22.4 9.9
2016 1049 45.0 23.3 8.1
2017 995 43.6 22.8 5.3
2018 964 42.4 22.7 4.5
2019 1000 42.9 23.3 4.7
2020 1021 44.9 22.7 6.6
2021 1011 45.1 22.4 6.5
2022 699 34.2 20.4 6.6
2023 683 32.5 21.0 9.2

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 Pacific Cascade Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 697 31.3 22.2 7.5
2012 752 33.1 22.7 10
2013 791 38.3 20.6 10.1
2014 888 n/a n/a 11.6
2015 922 41.0 22.4 9.9
2016 1049 45.0 23.3 8.1
2017 995 43.6 22.8 5.3
2018 964 42.4 22.7 4.5
2019 1000 42.9 23.3 4.7
2020 1021 44.9 22.7 6.6
2021 1011 45.1 22.4 6.5
2022 699 34.2 20.4 6.6
2023 683 32.5 21.0 9.2

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Pacific Cascade Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201894.5%0.3%0.3%0.3%3.2%99.0%96.5%99.0%98.4%98.7%96.8%
201996.7%0.0%1.4%0.3%1.4%98.1%98.4%98.4%98.1%98.6%98.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Pacific Cascade Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.0%0.2%0.9%2.7%98.5%98.2%98.2%98.1%98.7%98.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacific Cascade Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (1.0%) $12,794 (99.0%) $12,923
2020 $262 (37.4%) $439 (62.7%) $700
2021 $485 (3.2%) $14,831 (96.8%) $15,316
2022 $1,332 (8.0%) $15,405 (92.0%) $16,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Cascade Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 539 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pacific Cascade Middle School)80.277.1
 3.1%
   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 (Pacific Cascade Middle School)79.474.9
 4.5%
   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 (Pacific Cascade Middle School)78.275.6
 2.6%
   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 (Pacific Cascade Middle School)8276.9
 5.1%
   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 (Pacific Cascade Middle School)84.376.7
 7.7%
   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 (Pacific Cascade Middle School)8059.3
 20.7%
   8th Grade Math (Issaquah School District)77.469.2
 8.1%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Pacific Cascade Middle School)83.773.8
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Issaquah School District)8073.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pacific Cascade Middle School)80.976.5
 4.4%
   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 (Pacific Cascade Middle School)80.469.9
 10.5%
   All Grades Math (Issaquah School District)77.272.6
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Pacific Cascade Middle School)83.773.8
 9.9%
   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 Students1000683
 31.7%
African American2113
 38.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian293279
 4.8%
Hispanic5946
 22%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White559281
 49.7%
Two or More Races6562
 4.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.7%9.2%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Cascade Middle School

Yes! Pacific Cascade Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 539 Washington middle schools.

Students at Pacific Cascade Middle School are 41% White, 41% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Pacific Cascade Middle School usually go on to attend Issaquah High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 683 students attended Pacific Cascade Middle School.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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