Vista Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Ferndale, WA Grades 06–08 Suburb: Midsize Bellingham, WA SchoolScore™ C (61.2)
  • 550 Students
  • 32.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (360)383-9370 Phone

Vista Middle School is a public Middle school located in Ferndale, WASHINGTON, operated by the Ferndale School District school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 550 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
550.0
State avg: 582.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.13:1
State avg: 18.9:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
55.6%
State avg: 50.3%
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Vista Middle School
NCESSCH ID
530285000463
State School ID
WA-37502-3762
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
6051 Vista Drive
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
48.86
Longitude
-122.602
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
550
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.1
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 306 55.6%
Not Applicable 235 42.7%
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 Vista Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Vista Middle School?
550 students are enrolled at Vista Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Vista Middle School have?
Vista Middle School has 32.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Vista Middle School serve?
Vista Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Vista Middle School a charter school?
Vista Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Vista Middle School located in?
Vista Middle School is located in the Bellingham, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Vista Middle School belong to?
Vista 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 $232,980,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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