Vista Middle School
Tel:
(360)383-9370
- Vista Middle School serves 619 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (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 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Vista Middle School's student population of 619 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 619 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vista Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vista Middle School is 0.59, which is more 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 | #1350 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 60% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vista Middle School is Ferndale Re-engagement (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horizon Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Skyline Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ferndale Ferndale Special Services Special Education School
Grades: PK | 46 students
0.0 miles
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9221 0.0 PK 46 - Ferndale Ferndale Re-engagement Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.1 miles
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9362 0.1 9-12 n/a - Ferndale Skyline Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
0.1 miles
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9450 0.1 PK-5 420 - Ferndale Ferndale High School Grades: 9-12 | 1485 students
0.7 miles
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9240 0.7 9-12 1485 - Ferndale Cascadia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 479 students
0.8 miles
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-2300 0.8 PK-5 479
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