For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,542 students in Lynden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lynden School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
8 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,542 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Lynden School District, which is ranked within the top 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 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
# American Indian Students
23 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
142 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
970 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
26%
# Black Students
42 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,227 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
63%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
318
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
262
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
260
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
259
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,651 in this school district is less 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 $15,663 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,651
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,663
$19,309
Best Lynden School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #22.
Isom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8461 Benson Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Vossbeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Lynden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Line Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Grades: K-12
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynden Student Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
516 Main Street
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Grades: PK
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynden School District?
Lynden School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,542 students.
What is the rank of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District is ranked #104 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 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 Lynden School District?
63% of Lynden School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Lynden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,663 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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