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 643 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 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 449 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
643 students
449 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
215
156
Grade 7 Students
221
143
Grade 8 Students
207
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
23%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
59%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
