For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,081 students in Blaine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Blaine School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,081 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Blaine School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
# American Indian Students
26 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
98 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
361 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
26%
# Black Students
30 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,381 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
67%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
110
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,839 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,166 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,839
$18,857
Spending / Student
$17,166
$19,309
Best Blaine School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blaine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Blaine Home Connections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
580 C Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5881
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5881
Grades: K-11
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Blaine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-8226
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-8226
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Blaine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
836 Mitchell Ave
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5213
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5213
Grades: 3-5
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Primary School
Magnet School
820 Boblett St
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1300
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1300
Grades: PK-2
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Bellingham Technical College,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Point Roberts Primary
Magnet School
Pt. Roberts Primary, 2050 Bens
Point Roberts, WA 98281
(360) 945-2223
Point Roberts, WA 98281
(360) 945-2223
Grades: K-3
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blaine School District?
Blaine School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,081 students.
What is the rank of Blaine School District?
Blaine School District is ranked #203 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine School District?
67% of Blaine School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Blaine School District?
Blaine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Blaine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,166 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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