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#1964 of 2,228 schools in WA
Blaine Middle School
Middle School · Blaine School District · Blaine, WA
A middle school in Blaine, WA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
975 H STREET, Blaine, WA 98230
- Math 30% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blaine Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 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 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blaine Middle 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 58Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Blaine School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 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 Middle School is listed in Blaine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blaine Middle School
Blaine Middle School is a public middle school in Blaine, WA, part of Blaine School District, serving approximately 451 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,964 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blaine Middle School
What grades does Blaine Middle School serve?
Blaine Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blaine Middle School?
Blaine Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blaine Middle School rank in WA?
Blaine Middle School ranks #1,964 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Blaine Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blaine Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blaine Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blaine Middle School a charter school?
No, Blaine Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blaine Middle School a Title I school?
No, Blaine Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blaine Middle School?
49.2% of students at Blaine Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (360) 332-8226
- 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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