Vista Middle School

6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Vista 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 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Vista Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
537 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1326 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
38%
50%
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(18-19)
57%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
21%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
54%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Middle School's ranking?
Vista Middle School is ranked #1326 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Vista Middle School often compared to?
Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Middle School, Whatcom Middle School, Blaine Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Vista Middle School?
537 students attend Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Vista Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Middle School?
Vista Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vista Middle School offer ?
Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Middle School part of?
Vista Middle School is part of Ferndale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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