Ferndale School District

6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248-9317
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ferndale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,398 students in Ferndale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ferndale School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
4,398 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Ferndale School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#150 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ferndale   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
43%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ferndale   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
58%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ferndale   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ferndale   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.68
# American Indian Students
333 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
1%
# Asian Students
208 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,022 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
25%
# Black Students
55 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,408 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
55%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
340 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
49
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
396
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
318
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
314
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
324
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
306
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
340
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
334
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
363
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
380
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,712 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,654 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ferndale   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$86 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Ferndale   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,712
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ferndale   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,654
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ferndale   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ferndale School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cascadia Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Beach Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3786 Centerview Road
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 383-9440
Grades: K-6
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Ferndale High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7660 Custer School Road
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 383-9500
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Skyline Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Eagleridge Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2651 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Re-engagement
Alternative School
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Special Services
Special Education School
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Grades: 1-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
5275 Northwest Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,398 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District is ranked #32 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale School District?
55% of Ferndale School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Ferndale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,654 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 4,398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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