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6.8avg / 10

Lynden School District

School District · Lynden, Washington

Students: 3,553
Teachers (FTE): 185
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,553

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.2:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#56 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,842

$1,882 vs Washington median

District size

3,553 students

Much larger than Washington median

The short answer

Lynden School District ranks #56 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Lynden School District's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Isom Elementary School (8.5/10), Fisher Elementary School (8.3/10), and Vossbeck Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Fisher Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lynden School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Lynden School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Isom Elementary School8.5 / 10
2Fisher Elementary School8.3 / 10
3Vossbeck Elementary School7.5 / 10
4Lynden High School6.8 / 10
5Lynden Middle School6.2 / 10
6Lynden Academy5.3 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lynden School District

Lynden School District is a Lynden, Washington school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,553 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. District-level spending was $15,842 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Lynden School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Isom Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Lynden School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lynden School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency47.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency59.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lynden School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Lynden
Total Enrollment
3,553
Teachers (FTE)
185
District spending per student
$15,842NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lynden School District?

Lynden School District has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lynden School District?

The average composite rating for Lynden School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Lynden School District?

Lynden School District's district-level spending was $15,842 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lynden School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lynden School District is 19.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lynden School District?

Isom Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lynden School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Lynden School District?

Across schools in Lynden School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lynden School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Lynden School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
47.5%
ELA Proficiency
59.5%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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