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Shuksan Middle School

Bellingham School District · Whatcom County · 2717 Alderwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225.0

(360)676-6454

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4/10
#267
Rank 267 out of 408
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #278 · 33rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #285 · 30th percentile
Science6/10 · #170 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shuksan Middle School sits in Bellingham, a laid-back Pacific Northwest city nestled between the Cascades and Puget Sound, where outdoor life and community feel are part of everyday rhythm. The school lands in the middle of the pack academically, with science being a relative strength — fitting for a region where curiosity about the natural world comes naturally. Families who are drawn to Bellingham's easygoing, tight-knit vibe and want a neighborhood middle school experience will feel at home here.

Student Demographics

585 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
310 (53%)
Hispanic
180 (31%)
Multiple Races
53 (9%)
Asian
25 (4%)
Other
17 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged316 (54%)
Students with Disabilities115 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

610
Enrollment
46
Teachers (FTE)
13.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
20.9
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 Programs9/10 · #68 · 84th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found