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Fairhaven Middle School

Bellingham School District · Whatcom County · 110 Park Ridge Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225.0

(360)676-6450

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9/10
#79
Rank 79 out of 408
Top 19%
English Language Arts8/10 · #92 · 78th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #96 · 77th percentile
Science10/10 · #37 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Fairhaven Middle School sits in one of Bellingham's most characterful neighborhoods, just a short distance from the waterfront and the kind of Pacific Northwest scenery that makes this city genuinely hard to leave. The school stands out for its strong science scores in particular, which fits well with Bellingham's outdoorsy, environmentally curious culture — families who spend weekends hiking Chuckanut Mountain or kayaking Bellingham Bay tend to appreciate a school that takes science seriously. It's a solid fit for families looking for a well-rounded middle school experience in a tight-knit community that feels more like a small town than the college city it actually is.

Student Demographics

577 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
388 (67%)
Hispanic
89 (15%)
Multiple Races
56 (10%)
Asian
33 (6%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged233 (40%)
Students with Disabilities93 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

592
Enrollment
43
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
20.3
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #118 · 72nd percentile

83 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found