Lynden Academy
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(360) 354-0293
Lynden Academy serves 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Lynden Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lynden Academy's student population of 227 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 227 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lynden Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lynden Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1605 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 94% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lynden School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lynden Academy is Lynden High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lynden Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fisher Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lynden Fisher Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 426 students10
0.3 miles
501 N 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291 0.3 K-5 426 - Lynden Lynden Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 667 students10
0.7 miles
516 Main St
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952 0.7 6-8 667 - Lynden Lynden Special Services Special Education School Grades: PK | 87 students
0.7 miles
205 S Bc Ave Ste 115
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893 0.7 PK 87 - Lynden Isom Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 515 students10
0.9 miles
8461 Benson Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992 0.9 K-5 515 - Lynden Lynden High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 882 students10
1.9 miles
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401 1.9 9-12 882
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