Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98248

Summary:

The Ferndale School District in zip code 98248 contains 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and ethnic groups represented. However, the schools in this area generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, with the elementary and middle schools struggling the most.

Among the standout schools, Skyline Elementary School has the lowest statewide ranking but excels in science proficiency, while Eagleridge Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the district. The alternative Ferndale Virtual Academy has a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate compared to the traditional high schools, but its academic performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages.

The Ferndale School District faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and consistently low test scores across the board. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicate that many students in the district face economic disadvantages that may impact their educational experiences and outcomes. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional practices, support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5610 Second Avenue	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9600	311	24	12.9	64.0%	190 (61.1%)	6 (1.9%)	64 (20.6%)	15 (4.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.3%)	33.6	776^th of 1168 public elementary schools	33.6%		35.8	742^nd of 1169 public elementary schools	36.5%	34	45.5			45.5	44.1	39.3	40.0					40.7	38.2	42.6	38.9					40.3	73.1	75.0	78.9	78.9	78.9	73.1	80.8	76.9	73.1	73.1	$20,314	$2,376	$17,938
Ferndale High School	Public	9-12	5830 Golden Eagle Drive	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 383-9240	1,323	71	18.6	47.5%	719 (54.3%)	18 (1.4%)	307 (23.2%)	73 (5.5%)	89 (6.7%)	6 (0.5%)	82 (6.2%)	54.7	185^th of 437 public high schools	57.7%		54.4	185^th of 442 public high schools	58.1%				54.5	54.5							62.6	62.6							31.1	31.1											$19,263	$2,032	$17,231
Vista Middle School	Public	6-8	6051 Vista Drive	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 383-9370	572	35	16.2	60.3%	298 (52.1%)	10 (1.7%)	138 (24.1%)	29 (5.1%)	46 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (8.6%)	55.2	216^th of 535 public middle schools	59.6%		56.4	201^st of 539 public middle schools	62.7%	15		48.3		48.3				40.4	53.6	58.4		50.9				33.7	44.1	40.9		39.6											$17,812	$2,310	$15,501
Skyline Elementary School	Public	K-5	2225 Thornton Road	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9450	454	29	15.4	63.2%	226 (49.8%)	1 (0.2%)	92 (20.3%)	26 (5.7%)	63 (13.9%)	3 (0.7%)	43 (9.5%)	44.3	629^th of 1168 public elementary schools	46.1%		35.2	754^th of 1169 public elementary schools	35.5%	125	69.7			69.7	38.2	35.5	47.0					39.8	43.8	40.8	51.5					45.0	91.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	$17,572	$1,602	$15,970
Cascadia Elementary	Public	K-5	6175 Church Rd	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-2300	429	31	13.7	65.0%	198 (46.2%)	8 (1.9%)	146 (34.0%)	38 (8.9%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	27 (6.3%)	34.9	755^th of 1168 public elementary schools	35.4%		30.9	814^th of 1169 public elementary schools	30.4%	59	63.9			63.9	38.6	30.9	47.9					39.8	38.6	28.6	40.9					36.6	86.3	88.8	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	91.3	88.8	90.0	90.0	$20,248	$2,345	$17,903
Ferndale Re-Engagement	Public	9-12	6041 Vista Drive	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9362	43	0		53.5%	19 (44.2%)	1 (2.3%)	16 (37.2%)	1 (2.3%)	4 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)																															$5,491	$908	$4,583
Ferndale Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	5830 Golden Eagle Drive	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9210	97	0		53.6%	61 (62.9%)	1 (1.0%)	16 (16.5%)	5 (5.2%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)								(n/a)			20.0	20.8					40.0		57.1	36.5								7.6											$5,491	$908	$4,583
Eagleridge Elementary	Public	K-5	2651 Thornton Road	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9700	452	32	14.0	64.6%	219 (48.5%)	11 (2.4%)	94 (20.8%)	15 (3.3%)	77 (17.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.7%)	22.4	934^th of 1168 public elementary schools	20.0%		18.1	1001^st of 1169 public elementary schools	14.4%	67	45.1			45.1	31.3	38.8	33.0					34.0	34.9	35.8	24.2					31.1	90.6	90.6	92.2	92.2	92.2	92.2	92.2	90.6	92.2	92.2	$18,120	$1,675	$16,445
Horizon Middle School	Public	6-8	2671 Thornton Road	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 383-9850	449	30	14.8	62.1%	253 (56.3%)	3 (0.7%)	104 (23.2%)	15 (3.3%)	44 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.5%)	29.3	375^th of 535 public middle schools	29.9%		31.5	364^th of 539 public middle schools	32.5%	11		32.6		32.6				26.2	45.9	44.3		39.5				24.8	30.4	28.0		27.9											$18,399	$2,352	$16,046
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	5780 Hendrickson Rd	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(360) 383-9289	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 98248

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ferndale	0.22 mi	11	187^th
Bellingham	3.46 mi	36	113^th
Custer	4.44 mi	1	133^rd
Lynden	7.37 mi	9	149^th
Everson	7.56 mi	7	164^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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