Mercer Island School District

The Mercer Island School District is located in Mercer Island, WA and includes 5 schools that serve 4,065 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Mercer Island School District spends $8,460 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Mercer Island School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Mercer Island School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Mercer Island School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Mercer Island School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.