Middle Schools in Lynden School District

Summary:

The Lynden School District in Washington has one middle school, Lynden Middle School, serving about 705 students in grades 6 through 8.

Lynden Middle School shows a clear pattern of stronger academic performance in the earlier grades. Sixth graders outperform both district and state averages in English and math, indicating a solid start for students entering middle school. However, proficiency tends to decline in the upper grades, with eighth-grade scores in English, math, and science falling below state averages, highlighting math as a particular area for growth as students progress.

The school's state ranking has seen a slight decline over the past three years, placing it near the middle of all Washington middle schools. With nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic need. It is supported by per-student spending above the state average, though its student-teacher ratio is moderate. Parents should note the school's early strengths and the district-wide trend of outperforming the state in English but facing challenges in math and science.

District Detail

516 Main St
Lynden, WA 98264-9514

(360) 354-4443

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 247 Washington districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,646

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lynden Middle School	Public	6-8	8750 Line Rd	Lynden	98264	Whatcom County	Lynden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 354-2952	705	37	18.9	47.5%	419 (59.4%)	6 (0.9%)	210 (29.8%)	41 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.8%)	45	276^th of 534 public middle schools	48.3%		45.9	270^th of 535 public middle schools	49.5%	6	41.4	41.4	56.1	47.4	45.1	49.6	42.3	32.8	30.8	35.3	$15,117	$657	$14,461

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Meridian School District	5.28 mi	6	70^th
Nooksack Valley School District	5.43 mi	7	104^th
Ferndale School District	7.9 mi	14	168^th
Bellingham School District	10.04 mi	25	89^th
Mount Baker School District	10.36 mi	7	184^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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