Summary:
Nooksack Valley School District serves about 1,999 students across six schools, including elementary grades, one middle school, two high-school programs, and a small reengagement program in the Nooksack Valley area. The district ranks in the 64th percentile among Washington districts and offers a mix of strong performers and schools needing targeted support. The conventional schools serve students from elementary through high school, while Nooksack Reengagement serves 15 students in grades 11–12 through a specialized program.
Nooksack Elementary is the district’s leading school, ranking in the 70th percentile with four stars. It exceeded state results in English, math, and science, including especially strong science performance. Everson Elementary has shown the most consistent ranking improvement, rising from the 36th to the 58th percentile over three years; math and science are current strengths. Sumas Elementary ranks lowest among the regular schools at the 37th percentile. Its math results are comparatively solid, but English performance—particularly in the upper elementary grades—is the clearest concern.
At the secondary level, Nooksack Valley Middle School has improved to the 57th percentile, though English and science remain below state averages, with a notable eighth-grade English gap. Nooksack Valley High School ranks in the 61st percentile and reports a strong 91.1% graduation rate, well above the state rate. Its English results are a strength, while science needs attention after a substantial year-over-year decline. Across the district, parents may wish to focus on elementary-to-secondary transitions, science instruction, and the targeted literacy needs at Sumas Elementary.
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