Serving 618 students in grades 6-8, Fairhaven Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairhaven Middle School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairhaven Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhaven Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhaven Middle School's ranking?
Fairhaven Middle School is ranked #431 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fairhaven Middle School often compared to?
Fairhaven Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kulshan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Fairhaven Middle School?
618 students attend Fairhaven Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fairhaven Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhaven Middle School?
Fairhaven Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairhaven Middle School offer ?
Fairhaven Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairhaven Middle School part of?
Fairhaven Middle School is part of Bellingham School District.
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