Best High Schools in 98230, WA

High schools
3
Students
2,894
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 98230, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ferndale High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students

2. Blaine High School

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Blaine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students

3. Lynden High School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lynden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students

Best Middle Schools in 98230, WA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,551
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 98230, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lynden Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

2. Blaine Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blaine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students

3. Horizon Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 98230, WA

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,679
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 98230, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Isom Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lynden School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students

2. Custer Elem

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students

3. Blaine Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blaine School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 463 Students

4. Blaine Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Blaine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 463 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 98230, WA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

98230, WA has a total population of 18,712 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 98230, WA

6,188

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98230, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98230, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98230, WA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,494 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 98230, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 98230, WA

How many schools are in 98230, WA?

98230, WA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,188 students in total.

How do schools in 98230 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 98230 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 98230 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98230?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 32%
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  • Projected: 29%
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  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations