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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,651 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
4,651 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Ferndale 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 82% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
# American Indian Students
355 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
1%
# Asian Students
230 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,085 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
26%
# Black Students
60 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,522 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
54%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
341 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
450
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
353
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
331
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
347
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
345
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
328
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
358
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
358
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
322
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,749 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,585 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,749
$18,857
Spending / Student
$18,585
$19,309
Best Ferndale School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3786 Centerview Road
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 383-9440
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 383-9440
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Ferndale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7660 Custer School Road
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 383-9500
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 383-9500
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Cascadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #99.
Eagleridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Bell Learning Center
Magnet School
5275 Northwest Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: PK-K
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,651 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District is ranked #162 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. 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, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Ferndale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,585 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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