Serving 471 students in grades 6-8, Blaine Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blaine Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Blaine, WA school district, covering approximately 73.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blaine Middle School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Borderites
School Rankings
Blaine Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blaine Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Borderite colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blaine Middle School's ranking?
Blaine Middle School is ranked #1578 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Blaine Middle School often compared to?
Blaine Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Baker Junior High School, Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Blaine Middle School?
471 students attend Blaine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Blaine Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blaine Middle School?
Blaine Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blaine Middle School offer ?
Blaine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blaine Middle School part of?
Blaine Middle School is part of Blaine School District.
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