Below Average
#1987 of 2,228 schools in WA
Ferndale Virtual Academy
School · Ferndale School District · Ferndale, WA
A school in Ferndale, WA where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5830 Golden Eagle Drive PO Box 428, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Math 4% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs WA 52% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Ferndale Virtual Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 56 points since 2022, to 14% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (2024 SBA) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
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 Ferndale Virtual Academy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ferndale), 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
$88,566
Median home value
$550,300
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Christian School NwPrivate · tuition | 3.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ferndale School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferndale Virtual Academy is listed in Ferndale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferndale Virtual Academy
Ferndale Virtual Academy is a public school in Ferndale, WA, part of Ferndale School District, serving approximately 123 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,987 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferndale Virtual Academy
What grades does Ferndale Virtual Academy serve?
Ferndale Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ferndale Virtual Academy?
Ferndale Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
How does Ferndale Virtual Academy rank in WA?
Ferndale Virtual Academy ranks #1,987 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ferndale Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferndale Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Ferndale Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferndale Virtual Academy has 4% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Ferndale Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Ferndale Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferndale Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Ferndale Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferndale Virtual Academy?
61.0% of students at Ferndale Virtual Academy 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
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Whatcom County
- Phone
- (360) 383-9210
- Area population (ZIP 98248)
- 28,061
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 98248; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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