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#1122 of 2,228 schools in WA
Fairhaven Middle School
Middle School · Bellingham School District · Bellingham, WA
A Bellingham School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 Park Ridge Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Math 55% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairhaven Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairhaven 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Family Partnership ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Cascades Montessori MiddlePrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Independence High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Whatcom Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 639 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellingham School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Fairhaven Middle School is listed in Bellingham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairhaven Middle School
Fairhaven Middle School is a public middle school in Bellingham, WA, part of Bellingham School District, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,122 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairhaven Middle School
What grades does Fairhaven Middle School serve?
Fairhaven Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairhaven Middle School?
Fairhaven Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhaven Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhaven Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairhaven Middle School rank in WA?
Fairhaven Middle School ranks #1,122 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Fairhaven Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairhaven Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Fairhaven Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairhaven Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairhaven Middle School a charter school?
No, Fairhaven Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairhaven Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fairhaven Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairhaven Middle School?
44.6% of students at Fairhaven 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
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (360) 676-6450
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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