Summary:
ZIP code 98230 includes six Blaine School District schools serving grades PK–12 in the Blaine area, with about 1,978 students across elementary, middle, high school, home-based, and re-engagement programs. The largest schools are Blaine High School (566 students), Blaine Middle School (471), Blaine Elementary School (469), and Blaine Primary School (419).
Blaine High School is the strongest overall performer. It ranks in the 66th percentile statewide, has an 87% graduation rate, and a 5.4% dropout rate. Its ELA and science results exceed state averages, although its ranking and ELA and science scores have declined recently, making continued improvement important. Blaine Middle School shows the clearest positive trend: its ranking rose from the 40th to the 50th percentile, while ELA, math, and science results all improved. Its eighth-grade math performance is particularly strong compared with the state.
Blaine Elementary School is the main area for academic attention, ranking in the 27th percentile and trailing district and state averages in overall ELA, math, and science. Fifth-grade math is especially weak, suggesting a need to strengthen preparation before middle school. Blaine Primary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio and highest per-student spending, though it serves mostly untested primary grades. The small Blaine HomeConnection and Blaine Re-Engagement programs serve specialized populations, so their results should not be compared directly with larger neighborhood schools. Overall, math is the district’s most consistent challenge, while high school completion outcomes are a notable strength.
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