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Best Schools in 98232, WA
98232, WA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,313 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 98232 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98232, WA
The top high schools in 98232, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sehome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1163 Students
2. Anacortes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 794 Students
3. Burlington Edison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
4. Lummi High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98232, WA
The top middle schools in 98232, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhaven Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
2. Anacortes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98232, WA
The top elementary schools in 98232, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
2. Island View Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anacortes School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
3. Edison Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 361 Students
4. Bay View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 409 Students
5. Allen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 404 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98232, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98232, WA has a total population of 4,045 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98232, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98232, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
50.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98232, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98232, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98232, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98232, WA
How many schools are in 98232, WA?
98232, WA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,313 students in total.
How do schools in 98232 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 98232 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 98232 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98232?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations