D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Illahee Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 36001 1st AVE S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Washington
Growth
C
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
622
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.45 in 2009–19; 52nd percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−12 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−14 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%42%reading -15 pts, math -15 pts17th percentile (list)
Black27%17%reading -13 pts, math -8 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading -5 pts, math -9 pts20th percentile (list)
Asian62%47%reading -11 pts, math -22 pts25th percentile (list)
Multiracial52%32%reading -11 pts, math -19 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income36%23%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 36001 1st AVE S
City Federal Way
ZIP Code 98003
District 5302820
NCES School ID 530282000437
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98003

Understanding the community around Illahee Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,547
Per Capita Income $34,070
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $403,200
Median Rent $1,570
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Illahee Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 28.8%
Black 22.4%
White 16.6%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More Races 11.4%
Pacific Islander 9.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 622
Teachers (FTE) 38.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Illahee Middle School?
Illahee Middle School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Illahee Middle School?
Illahee Middle School has 622 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Illahee Middle School serve?
Illahee Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Illahee Middle School receive per student?
Illahee Middle School receives $21,913 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Illahee Middle School in 98003 ▼
Avg Home Value
$569,819
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,863
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
52.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026