Ferndale School District

6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248-9317
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ferndale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,643 students in Ferndale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ferndale School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
4,643 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Ferndale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 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 82% has increased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#162 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ferndale   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ferndale   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ferndale   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
49%
82%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Ferndale   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.69
# American Indian Students
340 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
241 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,110 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
59 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,508 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
54%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
341 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
51
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
418
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
345
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
362
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
350
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
339
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
348
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
338
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
326
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
352
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
369
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,617 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ferndale   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$86 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ferndale   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,778
$18,796
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ferndale   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,617
$19,246
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ferndale   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ferndale School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3786 Centerview Road
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 383-9440
Grades: K-5
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7660 Custer School Road
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 383-9500
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Cascadia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Eagleridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2651 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Re-engagement
Alternative School
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Special Services
Special Education School
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
5275 Northwest Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,643 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District is ranked #160 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale School District?
54% of Ferndale School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Ferndale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,617 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 4,643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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