Best High Schools in 98248, WA

High schools
7
Students
4,835
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 98248, 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. Meridian High School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students

3. Squalicum High School

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students

4. 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

5. 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

6. Lummi High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students

7. Ferndale Re-engagement

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students

Best Middle Schools in 98248, WA

Middle schools
6
Students
3,084
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 98248, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Meridian Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Meridian School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students

2. 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

3. Vista Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students

4. 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

5. 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

6. Shuksan Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 98248, WA

Elementary schools
12
Students
4,746
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 98248, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Beach Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 43 Students

2. Fisher Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynden School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students

3. 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

4. Central Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students

5. Skyline Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students

6. Irene Reither Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Meridian School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students

7. Eagleridge Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

8. 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

9. Cascadia Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students

10. Alderwood Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 98248, WA

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

Community Factors

98248, WA has a total population of 26,964 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 98248, WA

12,864

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98248, WA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98248, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98248, WA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,149 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 98248, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 98248, WA

How many schools are in 98248, WA?

98248, WA has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,864 students in total.

How do schools in 98248 perform on state tests?

On average, 28 schools in 98248 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 98248 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98248?

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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