Happy Valley Elementary School vs Columbia Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 6.7/10. Happy Valley Elementary School is significantly larger with 468 students, about 2.2× the size of Columbia Elementary School (210). In math proficiency, Columbia Elementary School leads at 67.0%.
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Happy Valley Elementary School
Bellingham, WA
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
468 students
Columbia Elementary School
Bellingham, WA
8.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
210 students
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| Metric | Happy Valley Elementary School | Columbia Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.2% | 26.7% |
| Environment Score | 5.6 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #910 of 2,251 | #76 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 60th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Happy Valley Elementary School | Columbia Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 53.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Happy Valley Elementary School | Columbia Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 468 | 210 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.0:1 | 15.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.2% | 26.7% |
| District | Bellingham School District | Bellingham School District |
| City | Bellingham | Bellingham |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bellingham (98225) | Bellingham (98225) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,220 | $62,220 |
| Median Home Value | $588,800 | $588,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.3% | 48.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | 22.3% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |