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Best Schools in 98244, WA
98244, WA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,267 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 98244 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98244, WA
The top high schools in 98244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Squalicum High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
2. Nooksack Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nooksack Valley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 507 Students
3. Sedro Woolley Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1276 Students
4. Mount Baker Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98244, WA
The top middle schools in 98244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whatcom Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Nooksack Valley Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nooksack Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
3. Cascade Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students
4. Mount Baker Junior High
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98244, WA
The top elementary schools in 98244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
2. Lyman Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 164 Students
3. Harmony Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 309 Students
4. Sumas Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nooksack Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
5. Acme Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 203 Students
6. Kendall Elementary
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Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98244, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98244, WA has a total population of 3,209 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98244, 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 98244, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98244, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98244, 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 98244, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98244, WA
How many schools are in 98244, WA?
98244, WA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,267 students in total.
How do schools in 98244 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 98244 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 98244 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98244?
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: 29%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 38%
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