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 536 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 639 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 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
536 students
639 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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
176
232
Grade 7 Students
183
186
Grade 8 Students
177
221
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
25%
21%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
52%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
