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#1513 of 2,228 schools in WA
Harmony Elementary
Elementary School · Mount Baker School District · Bellingham, WA
A Mount Baker School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5060 SAND ROAD, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Math 39% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 40% 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 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harmony Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$79,684
Median home value
$568,400
Median rent
$1,557/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Heights Elementary SchlEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Mount Baker AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Acme ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | Not available | 187 | Compare → |
| Kendall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | Not available | 331 | 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.
Mount Baker School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harmony Elementary is listed in Mount Baker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Elementary
Harmony Elementary is a public elementary school in Bellingham, WA, part of Mount Baker School District, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,513 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Elementary
What grades does Harmony Elementary serve?
Harmony Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Harmony Elementary?
Harmony Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Elementary rank in WA?
Harmony Elementary ranks #1,513 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Harmony Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Harmony Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harmony Elementary a charter school?
No, Harmony Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harmony Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harmony Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Elementary?
45.5% of students at Harmony Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (360) 383-2050
- Area population (ZIP 98226)
- 45,739
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 98226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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