Horizon Middle School vs. Lynden Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Lynden Middle School ranks in the top 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 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
431 students
641 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#651 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
136
228
Grade 7 Students
144
195
Grade 8 Students
151
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
29%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
56%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%