Horizon Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Ferndale, WA Grades 06–08 Suburb: Midsize Bellingham, WA SchoolScore™ C (61.2)

Located in Ferndale, WASHINGTON (ZIP 98248), Horizon Middle School is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the Ferndale School District district.

Key statistics: 433 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Middle School Average
Enrollment
433.0
State avg: 582.0
▼ 26% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.11:1
State avg: 18.9:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
55.4%
State avg: 50.3%
▲ 10% worse
School Details
School Name
Horizon Middle School
NCESSCH ID
530285002832
State School ID
WA-37502-4554
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2671 Thornton Road
City
Ferndale
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98248
County
Whatcom County
Metro Area
Bellingham, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
5302
State Leg. Upper
53042
State Leg. Lower
53042
Latitude
48.8619
Longitude
-122.6267
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
433
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.3
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 240 55.4%
Not Applicable 177 40.9%
District Info
District Name
Ferndale School District
LEAID
5302850
State LEA ID
WA-37502
Phone
(360)383-9200
Website
http://www.ferndalesd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FERNDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$97,339K
Federal Revenue
$10,678K
State Revenue
$64,996K
Local Revenue
$21,665K
Total Expenditure
$128,139K
Instruction Exp.
$51,906K
Support Services
$32,231K
Other Current Exp.
$2,941K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Horizon Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
433 students are enrolled at Horizon Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Horizon Middle School have?
Horizon Middle School has 25.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School serve?
Horizon Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Horizon Middle School a charter school?
Horizon Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Horizon Middle School located in?
Horizon Middle School is located in the Bellingham, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Horizon Middle School belong to?
Horizon Middle School is part of the Ferndale School District school district.
How much does Ferndale School District spend per student?
The Ferndale School District district spends approximately $295,933,025 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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