Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Whatcom 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 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 35% 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: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whatcom Middle School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whatcom 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 Whatcom Middle School is 0.54, 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
#466 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Whatcom Middle School's ranking?
Whatcom Middle School is ranked #466 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Whatcom Middle School often compared to?
Whatcom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shuksan 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 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Whatcom Middle School?
662 students attend Whatcom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Whatcom Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whatcom Middle School?
Whatcom Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whatcom Middle School offer ?
Whatcom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whatcom Middle School part of?
Whatcom Middle School is part of Bellingham School District.
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