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Blaine Middle School vs. Mount Baker Junior High School

Should you attend Blaine Middle School or Mount Baker Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Blaine Middle School
975 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mount Baker Junior High School
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 451 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 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 247 students in grades 7-8, Mount Baker Junior High 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 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
451 students
247 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blaine Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Baker Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
61% | 39%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blaine Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Baker Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blaine Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Baker Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blaine Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blaine School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Baker School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1578 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1788 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blaine Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Baker Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blaine Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blaine School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Baker Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Baker School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blaine Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blaine School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Baker Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Baker School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blaine Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mount Baker Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
154
-
Grade 7 Students
160
117
Grade 8 Students
137
130

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blaine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blaine School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mount Baker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mount Baker School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blaine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blaine School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Baker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Baker School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blaine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blaine School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Baker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Baker School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blaine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blaine School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Baker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Baker School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
66%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blaine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blaine School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Baker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Baker School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Blaine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Blaine School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blaine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blaine School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Baker Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Baker School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blaine Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blaine School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Baker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Baker School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blaine Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blaine School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Baker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Baker School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blaine Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blaine School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Baker Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Baker School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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