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Best Schools in Custer, WA
Custer, WA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,651 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Custer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer, WA
The top high schools in Custer, 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
3. Lynden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer, WA
The top middle schools in Custer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Blaine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
3. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer, WA
The top elementary schools in Custer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Isom Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynden School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
2. Fisher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynden School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
3. Custer Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
4. Blaine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 463 Students
5. Blaine Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 463 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer, WA has a total population of 4,271 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer, 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 Custer, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer, 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 Custer, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Custer, WA
How many schools are in Custer, WA?
Custer, WA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,651 students in total.
How do schools in Custer perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Custer score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Custer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer?
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: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Custer
1 of 1 schools in Custer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Custer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.