Central Elementary vs Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Central Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 6.3/10. In math proficiency, Central Elementary leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Elementary
Ferndale, WA
8.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
321 students
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Bellingham, WA
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
222 students
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| Metric | Central Elementary | Meridian Parent Partnership Program |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.9 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66% | 15.8% |
| Environment Score | 8.2 | 1.8 |
| State Rank | #82 of 2,251 | #1,131 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 50th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Elementary | Meridian Parent Partnership Program |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Elementary | Meridian Parent Partnership Program |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 321 | 222 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.0:1 | 31.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.0% | 15.8% |
| District | Ferndale School District | Meridian School District |
| City | Ferndale | Bellingham |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ferndale (98248) | Bellingham (98226) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,566 | $79,684 |
| Median Home Value | $550,300 | $568,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,455 | $1,557 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.0% | 39.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 19 min |