Lynden Academy
Tel:
(360)354-0293
- Lynden Academy serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Lynden Academy's student population of 256 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 256 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Lynden Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1368 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 98% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lynden School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Lynden Fisher Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 444 students
0.3 miles
501 N 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360)354-4291 0.3 K-5 444 - Lynden Lynden Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 619 students
0.7 miles
516 Main St
Lynden, WA 98264
(206)354-2952 0.7 6-8 619 - Lynden Lynden Special Services Special Education School
Grades: PK | 67 students
0.7 miles
205 S Bc Ave Ste 115
Lynden, WA 98264
(360)354-2893 0.7 PK 67 - Lynden Isom Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
0.9 miles
8461 Benson Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360)354-1992 0.9 K-5 529 - Lynden Lynden High School Grades: 9-12 | 871 students
1.9 miles
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360)354-4401 1.9 9-12 871
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