Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98276

Summary:

The zip code 98276 contains only one school, Nooksack Valley Middle School, a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 419 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and Native American students, and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Nooksack Valley Middle School faces some challenges, with proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science below the state averages. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 269 out of 541 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 317 out of 529 in 2020-2021. However, the Nooksack Valley School District spends more per student than the state average, and the school has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting that resources may not be the primary factor influencing the school's academic outcomes.

Overall, Nooksack Valley Middle School serves a diverse and economically disadvantaged community, and while it faces academic performance challenges compared to state averages, the school's resource allocation suggests that other factors may be contributing to its fluctuating performance over time. Parents and community members may want to further investigate the school's specific strategies and initiatives to support student learning and address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (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 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nooksack Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	404 W. Columbia St.	Everson	98276	Whatcom County	Nooksack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 966-7561	449	27	16.9	56.3%	238 (53.0%)	1 (0.2%)	158 (35.2%)	6 (1.3%)	17 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.5%)	43	292^nd of 535 public middle schools	45.4%		43.9	273^rd of 539 public middle schools	49.4%	19	44.2	44.2	34.4	38.0	50.8	40.4	34.8	30.3	47.2	36.9	$15,863	$1,068	$14,795

Cities Near Zip Code 98276

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Everson	0.64 mi	7	138^th
Lynden	4.87 mi	9	136^th
Sumas	5.25 mi	1	173^rd
Bellingham	7.32 mi	36	113^th
Maple Falls	8.17 mi	1	265^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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