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#2176 of 2,228 schools in WA
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
School · Bellingham School District · Bellingham, WA
A school in Bellingham, WA where students score 52 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1409 18th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Math 4% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 2% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bellingham Family Partnership Program score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 72 points since 2015, to 3% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 10 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bellingham Family Partnership Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,115/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,220
Median home value
$588,800
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.6 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bellingham School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #23 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bellingham Family Partnership Program is listed in Bellingham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Bellingham Family Partnership Program is a public school in Bellingham, WA, part of Bellingham School District, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,176 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellingham Family Partnership Program
What grades does Bellingham Family Partnership Program serve?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Bellingham Family Partnership Program?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellingham Family Partnership Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellingham Family Partnership Program is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellingham Family Partnership Program rank in WA?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program ranks #2,176 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Bellingham Family Partnership Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bellingham Family Partnership Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellingham Family Partnership Program has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Bellingham Family Partnership Program a charter school?
No, Bellingham Family Partnership Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellingham Family Partnership Program a Title I school?
No, Bellingham Family Partnership Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellingham Family Partnership Program?
35.4% of students at Bellingham Family Partnership Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Whatcom County
- Phone
- (360) 676-6424
- Area population (ZIP 98225)
- 50,355
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98225; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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