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#1552 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kendall Elementary
Elementary School · Mount Baker School District · Maple Falls, WA
A Mount Baker School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7547 KENDALL RD, Maple Falls, WA 98266
- Math 22% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kendall Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kendall 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average268/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,115
Median home value
$358,300
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Mount Baker School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acme ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | Not available | 187 | Compare → |
| Harmony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | Not available | 292 | Compare → |
| Mount Baker AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 25 | 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
- #4 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
Kendall Elementary is listed in Mount Baker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kendall Elementary
Kendall Elementary is a public elementary school in Maple Falls, WA, part of Mount Baker School District, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,552 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kendall Elementary
What grades does Kendall Elementary serve?
Kendall Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Kendall Elementary?
Kendall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kendall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kendall Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kendall Elementary rank in WA?
Kendall Elementary ranks #1,552 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kendall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kendall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Kendall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kendall Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kendall Elementary a charter school?
No, Kendall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kendall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kendall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kendall Elementary?
68.0% of students at Kendall 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
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.9%
- Phone
- (360) 383-2055
- Area population (ZIP 98266)
- 4,198
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 98266; 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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