Best Schools in Newhalem, WA
Newhalem, WA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,825 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Newhalem exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newhalem, WA
The top high schools in Newhalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nooksack Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nooksack Valley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 507 Students
2. Mount Baker Senior High
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Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
3. Concrete High School
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Projected Test Scores
Concrete School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newhalem, WA
The top middle schools in Newhalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nooksack Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nooksack Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
2. Mount Baker Junior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newhalem, WA
The top elementary schools in Newhalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumas Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nooksack Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
2. Kendall Elementary
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Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
3. Concrete Elementary
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Concrete School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newhalem, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newhalem, WA has a total population of 30 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newhalem, 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 Newhalem, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
65.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
55.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newhalem, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newhalem, 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 Newhalem, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newhalem, WA
How many schools are in Newhalem, WA?
Newhalem, WA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,825 students in total.
How do schools in Newhalem perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Newhalem score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Newhalem exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newhalem?
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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