Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Whatcom Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Whatcom Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whatcom Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Whatcom Middle School is ranked #881 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Whatcom Middle School often compared to?
Whatcom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shuksan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Whatcom Middle School?
600 students attend Whatcom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Whatcom Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whatcom Middle School?
Whatcom Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whatcom Middle School offer ?
Whatcom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whatcom Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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