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#563 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 25% in state

Vossbeck Elementary School

Elementary School · Lynden School District · Lynden, WA

A Lynden School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1301 BRIDGEVIEW DR, Lynden, WA 98264

  • Math 56% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$15,842
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Vossbeck Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vossbeck 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lynden Christian Schools: AdministrationPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–121.1 mi1,201Compare →
Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.2 mi27Compare →
Isom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–51.9 mi414Compare →
Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–52.1 mi518Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lynden School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 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

Vossbeck Elementary School is listed in Lynden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vossbeck Elementary School

Vossbeck Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lynden, WA, part of Lynden School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vossbeck Elementary School

What grades does Vossbeck Elementary School serve?

Vossbeck Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Vossbeck Elementary School?

Vossbeck Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vossbeck Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vossbeck Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vossbeck Elementary School rank in WA?

Vossbeck Elementary School ranks #563 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Vossbeck Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vossbeck Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Vossbeck Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vossbeck Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Vossbeck Elementary School a charter school?

No, Vossbeck Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vossbeck Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Vossbeck Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vossbeck Elementary School?

49.5% of students at Vossbeck 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
479
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Whatcom County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 98264)
22,365
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
37.1
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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