5216 119th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

My son goes here for the last three years and he loves it

Just a toxic school with no support for students

I graduated from Tyee Middle School in June of 2025. Throughout my three years of attending this school, I have grown tremendously, met lots of new people, etc. Obviously, many inevitable hardships have occurred as well, but ultimately I am thankful for the growth and insight I have gained from these experiences.The staff have put lots of effort into making the atmosphere here seem welcoming and supportive (assemblies, WEB program, etc.), yet overall there remains a considerable amount of pressure and competition among students (which is relatively common within schools located in the greater Seattle area), particularly between those in the Advanced Learning program. Poor mental health is rather widespread across Tyee students; this is likely tied to the high amounts of competition and pressure as well as the heavy workload.The staff here have put a lot of emphasis on safety; nevertheless several fights occur every year. Additionally, I have heard of staff members (now fired) exhibiting inappropriate/suggestive behavior towards students. Over the years I have heard about students being involved in incidents regarding hate speech & inappropriate language, plagiarism, misuse of technology, cybercrime, vandalism, bullying, etc. In my opinion, the curriculum at Tyee is fairly well-developed and generally utilizes quality resources. Students frequently complain about the amounts of homework given, etc.Hope this helps! Thanks for reading :)