Vista Middle School vs. Whatcom Middle School
Should you attend Vista Middle School or Whatcom Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Vista Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Whatcom Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
550 students
637 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#690 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
194
207
Grade 7 Students
178
227
Grade 8 Students
178
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
21%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
50%
59%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%