State of Mercer Island Schools

Since 2018, Mercer Island public school enrollment has dropped 19.5%, spending has surged 22%, academic rankings have fallen from #1 to #5, and yet local taxpayers now subsidize over $1 million annually for out-of-district students—download the full report to see what’s really happening.

Report Focus

This in-depth report offers a comprehensive, nonpartisan analysis of the Mercer Island School District — combining public data, historical trends, and side-by-side comparisons with other districts.

This isn’t a set of talking points — it’s a clear, evidence-based look at what’s working, what’s not, and where our schools may need to adapt.

Download the report to understand the full landscape and be part of shaping the future of Mercer Island schools.

You'll understand

  1. Where the money is going—and where it’s not.

  2. Why enrollment is dropping faster than the county average.

  3. How classroom funding is shrinking despite higher budgets.

  4. Which academic rankings have sharply declined.

  5. What structural changes are needed to fix the system.