Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Fairhaven 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 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairhaven Middle School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhaven Middle School's ranking?
Fairhaven Middle School is ranked #700 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fairhaven Middle School often compared to?
Fairhaven Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kulshan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fairhaven Middle School?
597 students attend Fairhaven Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fairhaven Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhaven Middle School?
Fairhaven Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairhaven Middle School offer ?
Fairhaven Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairhaven Middle School part of?
Fairhaven Middle School is part of Bellingham School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairhaven Middle School located?
Fairhaven Middle School is located in the Edgemoor neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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