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#1729 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lynden Academy
School · Lynden School District · Lynden, WA
A school in Lynden, WA where students score 44 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1986 Main St Suite A, Lynden, WA 98264
- Math 25% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lynden Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 43 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lynden 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynden), 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
$95,225
Median home value
$538,100
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden Christian Schools: AdministrationPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lynden School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,842NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynden Academy is listed in Lynden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynden Academy
Lynden Academy is a public school in Lynden, WA, part of Lynden School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 33.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,729 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynden Academy
What grades does Lynden Academy serve?
Lynden Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lynden Academy?
Lynden Academy has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynden Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynden Academy is 33.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lynden Academy rank in WA?
Lynden Academy ranks #1,729 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lynden Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynden Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Lynden Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynden Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lynden Academy a charter school?
No, Lynden Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lynden Academy a Title I school?
No, Lynden Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynden Academy?
1.5% of students at Lynden 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
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Whatcom County
- Phone
- (360) 354-6675
- Area population (ZIP 98264)
- 22,365
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 98264; 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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