Summary:
Zip code 98230 in Blaine, Washington, is served by five public schools within the Blaine School District, including three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, collectively educating about 1,964 students in a community with significant economic need.
Blaine High School is the clear standout, ranking in the top quarter of state high schools with strong graduation rates and particularly high proficiency in science and English. In contrast, Blaine Middle School shows concerning trends with below-average academic performance and declining rankings, while Blaine Elementary School has near-state-average science scores but struggles in math. The small, alternative Blaine Home Connection program operates with the district's lowest funding and highest student-teacher ratio.
Overall, the district shows a notable "high school advantage," with performance improving markedly at the secondary level. Science is a relative strength across multiple schools, while math proficiency is a common challenge. Resource allocation varies widely, with Blaine Primary School having the highest per-student spending and the high school's strong outcomes correlating with above-average investment, though spending does not consistently predict performance across all schools.
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