For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,425 students in Lynden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lynden School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,425 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Lynden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
# American Indian Students
20 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
126 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
884 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
25%
# Black Students
49 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,213 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
65%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
235
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
249
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
259
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
282
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,199 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,186
$19,148
Spending / Student
$16,199
$19,607
Best Lynden School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vossbeck Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Lynden Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8750 Line Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Isom Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8461 Benson Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Lynden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 957 students
Rank: #55.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynden Student Services
Special Education School
516 Main Street
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynden School District?
Lynden School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,425 students.
What is the rank of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District is ranked #217 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynden School District?
65% of Lynden School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Lynden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,199 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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