Vista Middle School vs. Whatcom Middle School
Should you attend Vista Middle School or Whatcom 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 572 students in grades 6-8, Vista Middle School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Whatcom 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 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
572 students
600 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#881 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
184
179
Grade 7 Students
184
222
Grade 8 Students
204
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
1%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
24%
19%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
52%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
