Below Average
#1793 of 2,228 schools in WA
Blaine Elementary School
Elementary School · Blaine School District · Blaine, WA
An elementary school in Blaine, WA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
836 MITCHELL AVE, Blaine, WA 98230
- Math 36% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blaine Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
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 Blaine Elementary School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blaine), 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
$82,716
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$1,255/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine Home ConnectionEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blaine School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,968NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blaine Elementary School is listed in Blaine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blaine Elementary School
Blaine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blaine, WA, part of Blaine School District, serving approximately 476 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,793 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blaine Elementary School
What grades does Blaine Elementary School serve?
Blaine Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Blaine Elementary School?
Blaine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blaine Elementary School rank in WA?
Blaine Elementary School ranks #1,793 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Blaine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blaine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Blaine Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blaine Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blaine Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blaine Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blaine Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blaine Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blaine Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Blaine Elementary School 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (360) 332-5213
- Area population (ZIP 98230)
- 18,757
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 98230; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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