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#1372 of 2,228 schools in WA
Skyline Elementary School
Elementary School · Ferndale School District · Ferndale, WA
A Ferndale School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 905, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Math 45% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Skyline Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 43% 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 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Skyline Elementary School 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Ferndale Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Providence Christian School NwPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Eagleridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 479 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ferndale School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Skyline Elementary School is listed in Ferndale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skyline Elementary School
Skyline Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ferndale, WA, part of Ferndale School District, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skyline Elementary School
What grades does Skyline Elementary School serve?
Skyline Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skyline Elementary School rank in WA?
Skyline Elementary School ranks #1,372 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Skyline Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Skyline Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Skyline Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyline Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Skyline Elementary School a charter school?
No, Skyline Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skyline Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Skyline Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyline Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Skyline Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (360) 383-9450
- Area population (ZIP 98248)
- 28,061
- Area average commute
- 22.6 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 98248; 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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