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Best Schools in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,912 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Guide Meridian meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
The top high schools in Guide Meridian, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bellingham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1218 Students
2. Ferndale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
3. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
4. Squalicum High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
Best Middle Schools in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
The top middle schools in Guide Meridian, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
3. Shuksan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
The top elementary schools in Guide Meridian, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
2. Irene Reither Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
3. Birchwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
4. Alderwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
5. Cordata Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA has a total population of 7,956 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, 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 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
56.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Guide Meridian, Bellingham, 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 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
How many schools are in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA?
Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,912 students in total.
How do schools in Guide Meridian perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Guide Meridian score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Guide Meridian meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Guide Meridian?
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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