Lynden Academy

1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lynden Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lynden Academy's student population of 397 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Lynden Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynden Academy is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1571 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
20-24%
50%
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(18-19)
55-59%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
7%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
87%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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(18-19)
≥80%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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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 Academy's ranking?
Lynden Academy is ranked #1571 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lynden Academy often compared to?
Lynden Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School, Lakewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynden Academy?
The graduation rate of Lynden Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lynden Academy?
397 students attend Lynden Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lynden Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynden Academy?
Lynden Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lynden Academy offer ?
Lynden Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lynden Academy part of?
Lynden Academy is part of Lynden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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