For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,912 students in Nooksack Valley 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 Nooksack Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
1,912 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Nooksack Valley 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 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
# American Indian Students
63 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
677 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
26%
# Black Students
8 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,046 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
55%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
128
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,571 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 $26,579 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,571
$18,857
Spending / Student
$26,579
$19,309
Best Nooksack Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nooksack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Breckenridge Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Nooksack Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3326 East Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-0106
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Sumas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Lawson Street
Sumas, WA 98295
(360) 988-9423
Sumas, WA 98295
(360) 988-9423
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Nooksack Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 W. Columbia St.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-7561
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-7561
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Everson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Everson Goshen Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-2030
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Reengagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3326 E Badger Rd
Nooksack, WA 98276
(360) 988-2641
Nooksack, WA 98276
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3326 E. Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-4754
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-4754
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nooksack Valley School District?
Nooksack Valley School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,912 students.
What is the rank of Nooksack Valley School District?
Nooksack Valley School District is ranked #119 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 Nooksack Valley School District?
55% of Nooksack Valley School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nooksack Valley School District?
Nooksack Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Nooksack Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,579 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
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