Illahee Middle School
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: (253) 945-4600
District: Federal Way School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 5,6,7,8 • 724 students
Illahee Middle School, a public school located in Federal Way, WA, serves grades 5-8 in the Federal Way School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Illahee Middle School is a public school located in Federal Way, WA. 724 students attend Illahee Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: February 13, 2023
Illahee is a great school to go to all the teachers are great
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Posted: January 10, 2023
This school is a joke. Ive contacted the counselor multiple times to make a plan of action for success and have never heard back. The ratings are low and its for good reason. Three times my child had been accused of some outrageous things and then it be a mistake but not apologies from the staff to my child. There are definitely some teacher that do really care and I dont want to discount them.
Posted: January 10, 2023
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Posted: March 31, 2022
This school has been a nightmare for my grandson. His shoes have been stolen, his lunch has been stolen, he has been hit in the head, he has been kicked, he has been bullied almost daily. The staff has been unwilling or unable to protect him at all. if you have a choice don't put your child in this unsafe environment.
Posted: March 31, 2022
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Posted: June 11, 2021
Honestly, a great school a little rough around the edges with students but they are overall nice, great teachers, one science teacher is verbally abusive which is a downside but you can switch classes if needed, school is really nice all brick, great sports teams, overall a good school, all teachers are very supportive too, the school is very prideful in their avid and leadership classes and asb is great!
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Posted: June 14, 2018
Posted: June 14, 2018
The children are disrespectful. I worry about the leadership coming from the adults on the campus. Ive had poor experiences every visit. Sad.
Posted: June 14, 2018
Witnessed a girl bullying another girl during passing time. Watched a boy act like he was going to throw a basketball in my face...I was a visitor trying to register my child!
Posted: June 14, 2018
Office employee J.C. is rude and dismissive. Shes not leading by example-no wonder Ive witness students speaking awful to one another.
Posted: March 28, 2018
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Posted: March 28, 2018
This school doesn't really deal with discipline well. Students here are all disrespectful in school and outside in public.
Posted: February 22, 2018
Posted: February 22, 2018
Posted: February 22, 2018
If you're child attends Illahee make sure theyre in band because Mr. Hazenburg is excellent. The office staff isn't really friendly and if you can get a meeting with a principal/vice, than you are lucky. There are bullies but that can be felt with between child and parent. The cafeteria gets gnats and flies pretty bad that is one of my biggest complaints. If the faculty and admin could focus on character they could have something really great on their hands.
Posted: February 22, 2018
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Posted: March 14, 2017
It sucks. Drama
Bullying
Zero sportsmanship
Best thing over their is when I leave
Posted: June 13, 2014
Poor leadership and uncontrolled students. The grading system makes no sense. The sports programs are good.
Posted: April 5, 2014
This school is fantastic! The teachers are really supportive and attentive, there are strict no bullying policies, and the school spirit is through the roof. Truly an amazing school I'm so sad I don't get to come back next year. But, once a brave always a brave!
Posted: September 14, 2013
My child has had an amazing time at illahee and I love how the teachers care for you and try to help you as much as they can, i absolutly love the school
Posted: May 21, 2012
My daughter is in their special 5th grade program for which we are proud to be in. She has wonderful teachers who have compassion and care for their students. She loves the school and her teachers and she enjoys coming to school everyday. The school has excellent extracurricular activities too. It has a good mix of academics and other activities. I love their current grading system which is standards-based. We as parents are actively involved in our child's education and are always in contact with the teachers regarding her school activities. Overall, this is an excellent middle school in Federal Way.
Posted: April 6, 2012
this school is absolutely wonderful. all the teachers are literally amazing and great teaching their own unique ways. of course the sports are amazing including their top music programs. the students are great too! so basically this whole school is great. :)
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 5.4 mi | |
| 2 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 7.1 mi | |
| 3 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 10.5 mi | |
| 4 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 11.6 mi | |
| 5 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 12.1 mi | |
| 6 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 13.3 mi | |
| 7 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 14.7 mi | |
| 8 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 14.8 mi | |
| 9 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 19.2 mi | |
| 10 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 22.6 mi | |
| 11 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 22.8 mi | |
| 12 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 23.9 mi | |
| 13 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 26.4 mi | |
| 14 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 26.7 mi | |
| 15 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 27.2 mi | |
| 16 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 27.9 mi | |
| 17 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 29.7 mi | |
| 18 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 30.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 15 mi | |
| 2 | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | WA | 15.8 mi | |
| 3 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 22.6 mi | |
| 4 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 22.9 mi | |
| 5 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 25.6 mi | |
| 6 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 28 mi | |
| 7 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 29.6 mi |
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| McChord AFB | 13 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 17.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 21.6 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 24.4 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 35 mi. |
| Everett Naval Station | 49.5 mi. |
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