Lynden Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School
Should you attend Lynden Middle School or Horizon Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Horizon 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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
705 students
413 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1456 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
251
123
Grade 7 Students
220
146
Grade 8 Students
234
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
24%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
57%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
