Vista Middle School
Vista Middle School serves 604 students in grades 6-8.
Vista Middle School 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 41% (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 54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Vista Middle School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 604 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vista Middle School 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 Vista Middle School is 0.59, 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 | #1377 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 60% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Parent Community Connection (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Skyline Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ferndale Ferndale Special Services Special Education School Grades: PK | 69 students
0.0 miles
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221 0 PK 69 - Ferndale Ferndale Re-engagement Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
0.1 miles
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362 0.1 9-12 45 - Ferndale Skyline Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 433 students10
0.1 miles
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450 0.1 PK-5 433 - Ferndale Ferndale High School Math: 32% | Reading: 66%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,485 student10
0.7 miles
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240 0.7 9-12 1,485 - Ferndale Parent Community Connection Alternative School Grades: K-8
0.7 miles
5870 Hendrickson Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210 0.7 K-8 n/a
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