Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Lynden Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lynden Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lynden Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynden Middle School is 0.55, 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
#651 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Lynden Middle School's ranking?
Lynden Middle School is ranked #651 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lynden Middle School often compared to?
Lynden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian Middle School, Nooksack Valley Middle School, Horizon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Lynden Middle School?
641 students attend Lynden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lynden Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynden Middle School?
Lynden Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lynden Middle School offer ?
Lynden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lynden Middle School part of?
Lynden Middle School is part of Lynden School District.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2020
I love this school! Best school ever, this is my school in this will forever be my only middle school.
2 2/28/2012
The ASB needs to function way better, sicnce the students dont even know how much money we have!
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