Summary:
ZIP code 98229 contains three public elementary schools serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Bellingham School District, with 1,034 students combined. The schools vary considerably in academic performance, although science is a shared strength across the area and all three serve the same elementary grade span.
Wade King Elementary School is the strongest overall performer. It ranks in the 80th statewide percentile and leads the three schools in ELA, math, and science, with proficiency rates of 64.79%, 57.75%, and 74.51%, respectively. It is particularly distinguished in math and science and has made the largest recent improvement in statewide ranking. Geneva Elementary School is also a strong option, ranking in the 71st percentile. Its ELA performance is essentially tied with Wade King, and it exceeds district averages in all three subjects. Geneva is especially strong in ELA and science, while math—most notably in fourth and fifth grade—is its primary area for improvement.
Carl Cozier Elementary School ranks lower overall, in the 40th percentile, with ELA and math proficiency below district and state averages. However, its science performance is a clear strength at 65.12%, well above both district and state averages. Carl also improved in all three subjects from the prior year, with especially large gains in science and math. Its fifth-grade results are considerably stronger than its third- and fourth-grade results, suggesting positive momentum, though year-to-year and grade-level differences can reflect changes in student groups. Overall, Wade King offers the strongest academic profile, Geneva provides consistently solid results, and Carl shows improvement with its greatest comparative strength in science.
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