Best Schools in Marietta, WA
Marietta, WA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,194 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Marietta meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marietta, WA
The top high schools in Marietta, 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. Squalicum High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
3. Lummi High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
4. Whatcom Co Detention Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Educational Service District 189 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marietta, WA
The top middle schools in Marietta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhaven Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
2. Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
3. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
4. Shuksan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marietta, WA
The top elementary schools in Marietta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
2. Beach Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 43 Students
3. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
4. Skyline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
5. Eagleridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
6. Alderwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
7. North Bell Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 127 Students
8. Lummi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lummi Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marietta, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marietta, WA has a total population of 1,253 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marietta, 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 Marietta, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marietta, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marietta, 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 Marietta, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marietta, WA
How many schools are in Marietta, WA?
Marietta, WA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,194 students in total.
How do schools in Marietta perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Marietta score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Marietta meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marietta?
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: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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