Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Lynden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Lynden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynden Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lynden Middle School?
705 students attend Lynden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lynden Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% 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 Middle School?
Lynden Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lynden Middle School offer ?
Lynden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lynden Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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