Below Average
#2012 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mount Baker Junior High
Middle School · Mount Baker School District · Deming, WA
A middle school in Deming, WA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4936 DEMING RD PO BOX 95, Deming, WA 98244
- Math 20% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Baker Junior High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mount Baker Junior High 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$83,958
Median home value
$431,900
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98244; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 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
- #6 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
Mount Baker Junior High is listed in Mount Baker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Baker Junior High
Mount Baker Junior High is a public middle school in Deming, WA, part of Mount Baker School District, serving approximately 247 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,012 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Baker Junior High
What grades does Mount Baker Junior High serve?
Mount Baker Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Baker Junior High?
Mount Baker Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Junior High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Baker Junior High rank in WA?
Mount Baker Junior High ranks #2,012 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mount Baker Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Baker Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mount Baker Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Baker Junior High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Baker Junior High a charter school?
No, Mount Baker Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Baker Junior High a Title I school?
No, Mount Baker Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Baker Junior High?
51.0% of students at Mount Baker Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (360) 383-2015
- Area population (ZIP 98244)
- 3,080
- Area median age
- 53.8
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 98244; 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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