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Whatcom Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Bellingham, Washington · Bellingham School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students637
Student:Teacher18.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch42%
Title INo
Whatcom
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
637
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
42%-8.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Whatcom Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Bellingham, Washington. The school enrolls 637 students. It is part of the Bellingham School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBellingham School District
County53073
CityBellingham
ZIP98225
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530042000117

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment637
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American3.4%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native76.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.0%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
3.4%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
8.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %42%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)