Best Schools in Birch Bay, WA
Birch Bay, WA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,095 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Birch Bay don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Birch Bay, WA
The top high schools in Birch Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
2. Blaine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
Best Middle Schools in Birch Bay, WA
The top middle schools in Birch Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blaine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
2. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Birch Bay, WA
The top elementary schools in Birch Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
2. Blaine Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 463 Students
3. Blaine Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 463 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Birch Bay, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Birch Bay, WA has a total population of 9,915 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Birch Bay, 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 Birch Bay, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Birch Bay, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Birch Bay, 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 Birch Bay, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Birch Bay, WA
How many schools are in Birch Bay, WA?
Birch Bay, WA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,095 students in total.
How do schools in Birch Bay perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Birch Bay score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Birch Bay don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Birch Bay?
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: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations