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Cougar Mountain Middle School

Issaquah School District · King County · 1929 NW Talus Drive, Issaquah, WA 98027.0

(253)683-8000

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10/10
#24
Rank 24 out of 408
Top 6%
English Language Arts10/10 · #28 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #29 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #32 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Cougar Mountain Middle School sits in one of the Eastside's most desirable pockets, where families tend to be deeply invested in education and the Issaquah School District consistently delivers strong results. Academics here are genuinely rigorous across the board — English, math, and science all rank in the low-to-mid 90th percentiles statewide — making it a great fit for families who want their middle schoolers challenged without sacrificing the outdoorsy, tight-knit community feel that defines this part of King County. If weekend hikes, good schools, and proximity to both Bellevue and Seattle sound appealing, the neighborhoods around Cougar Mountain are hard to beat.

Student Demographics

614 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
257 (42%)
Asian
205 (33%)
Multiple Races
67 (11%)
Hispanic
58 (9%)
Other
27 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged85 (14%)
Students with Disabilities52 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

617
Enrollment
47
Teachers (FTE)
13.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
23.8
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #48 · 88th percentile

115 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found