Nooksack Valley School District

3326 E Badger Rd
Everson, WA 98247-9232
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,946 students in Nooksack Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Nooksack Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
1,946 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nooksack Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#133 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
41%
49%
53%
49%
49%
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.69
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
36%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
55%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,115 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,264
$18,796
Spending / Student
$26,115
$19,246

Best Nooksack Valley School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nooksack Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3333 Breckenridge Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Nooksack Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3326 East Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-0106
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Everson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Everson Goshen Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sumas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Lawson Street
Sumas, WA 98295
(360) 988-9423
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Nooksack Valley Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 W. Columbia St.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Reengagement
Alternative School
3326 E Badger Rd
Nooksack, WA 98276
(360) 988-2641
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Special Education School
3326 E. Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-4754
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nooksack Valley School District?
Nooksack Valley School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,946 students.
What is the rank of Nooksack Valley School District?
Nooksack Valley School District is ranked #136 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nooksack Valley School District?
55% of Nooksack Valley School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nooksack Valley School District?
Nooksack Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Nooksack Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,115 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 1,946 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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