For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,489 students in Lynden School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in Lynden School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
3,542 Students
735,399 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
44,937 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
9,860 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
142 Students
63,982 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
970 Students
184,067 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
25%
# Black Students
42 Students
34,810 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,227 Students
357,157 Students
% White Students
63%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
10,447 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
67,117 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
12,644
# Students in K Grade:
318
76,513
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
80,828
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
77,118
# 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
70,889
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
72,041
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
5,420
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
5,465
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
5,256
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
6,359
# 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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
