Bellingham School District
- 1306 DUPONT ST
- BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- (360) 676-6400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73.5% | 71.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,756 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.7 | 19.1 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | - |
| Number of Students | 10,652 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 541 | - |
District Test Scores
HSPE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.3% | 41.7% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 45.4% | |
| 2008 | 62.6% | 49.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.5% | 78.9% | |
| 2009 | 84.7% | 81.2% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 81.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.6% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 46.8% | 38.8% | |
| 2008 | 52.1% | 40.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.8% | 86.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.8% | 86.8% | |
MSP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.7% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 66.3% | |
| 2008 | 76.6% | 68.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 72.1% | |
| 2009 | 70.3% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 77.2% | 70.7% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.3% | 53.7% | |
| 2009 | 60.3% | 52.3% | |
| 2008 | 58.4% | 53.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.8% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 74.6% | 73.6% | |
| 2008 | 77.4% | 72.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.1% | 61.1% | |
| 2009 | 63.6% | 60.4% | |
| 2008 | 65.7% | 62.3% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.4% | 53.6% | |
| 2009 | 64.7% | 61.9% | |
| 2008 | 66.1% | 61.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.4% | 69.6% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 75.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.8% | 34.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 44.9% | |
| 2008 | 56.3% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.6% | 51.9% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 50.9% | |
| 2008 | 57.2% | 49.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 76.6% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.1% | 68.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.6% | 55.3% | |
| 2009 | 60.3% | 51.8% | |
| 2008 | 57.1% | 50.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.1% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 68.1% | 59.3% | |
| 2008 | 68.4% | 63.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.5% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 74.7% | 69.8% | |
| 2008 | 73.9% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.7% | 51.6% | |
| 2009 | 61.8% | 50.8% | |
| 2008 | 63.3% | 51.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.8% | 69.4% | |
| 2009 | 73.4% | 67.5% | |
| 2008 | 71.5% | 66.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.9% | 54.5% | |
| 2009 | 62.6% | 51.1% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 48.2% | |
Source: WA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 10,652 | 19.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 58 |
| Kindergarten Students | 735 |
| 1st Grade Students | 772 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 777 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 800 |
| 4th Grade Students | 803 |
| 5th Grade Students | 844 |
| 6th Grade Students | 798 |
| 7th Grade Students | 755 |
| 8th Grade Students | 846 |
| 9th Grade Students | 894 |
| 10th Grade Students | 876 |
| 11th Grade Students | 914 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,008 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 244 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 780 |
| Hispanic | 1,259 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 324 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,273 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,529 |
| Female | 5,351 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 541 | 19.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 249 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 217 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 59 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 85 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 19 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 15 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 19 |
| Library Support Staff | 14 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 362 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 14 |
| School Administrators | 30 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 42 |
| Student Support Services | 37 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 225 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $109,842,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $37,989,000 | 34.6% |
| Property Tax | $30,193,000 | 27.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $220,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,215,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,579,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $94,000 | 0.09% |
| Rents and Royalties | $112,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,117,000 | 1.9% |
| Private Contributions | $1,365,000 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,077,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $64,373,000 | 58.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $47,851,000 | 43.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $179,000 | 0.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $7,808,000 | 7.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,000,000 | 0.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $476,000 | 0.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $91,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $90,000 | 0.08% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,862,000 | 1.7% |
| Other Programs | $5,016,000 | 4.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,480,000 | 6.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,803,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,283,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $102,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,598,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $816,000 | 0.7% |
| Non-Specified | $672,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $23,000 | 0.02% |
| Direct - Other | $183,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $94,610,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $57,818,000 | 61.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $32,120,000 | 33.9% |
| Student Support | $6,663,000 | 6.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,006,000 | 4.6% |
| General Administration Support | $826,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $5,392,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,667,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,583,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Support Services | $2,983,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,672,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $3,129,000 | 2.8% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,543,000 | 1.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 73.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 678 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 1 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 199 | 5.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bellingham School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 24
- Students: 10,652
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 541
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| ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3400 Hollywood Ave
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 364 | 18.1 |  Review This School |
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| BELLINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA Public | 8-12 | 1,105 | 22.8 | Review This School |
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| BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 302 | 16.5 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CARL COZIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1330 Lincoln St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 420 | 21.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2508 Utter St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 225 | 22.8 | Review This School |
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| FAIRHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA Public | 6-8 | 550 | 22.7 | Review This School |
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| GENEVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1401 Geneva St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 438 | 23.1 | Review This School |
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| HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1041 24th St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 505 | 23.0 | Review This School |
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| HOME PORT LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA Public | 7-12 | 9 | - | Review This School |
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| KULSHAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA Public | 6-8 | 641 | 20.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LARRABEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 216 | 23.1 | Review This School |
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| LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
935 14th St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| NORTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 443 | 22.7 | Review This School |
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| OPTIONS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA Public | 9-12 | 115 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3033 Coolidge Dr
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 245 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 386 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| SEHOME HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2700 Bill Mcdonald Parkway
Bellingham, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,101 | 23.9 | Review This School |
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| SHUKSAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2713 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA Public | 6-8 | 607 | 18.9 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 435 | 23.5 | Review This School |
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| SQUALICUM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3773 East Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA Public | 9-12 | 1,343 | 23.5 | Review This School |
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| SUNNYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2800 James St
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-5 | 409 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| VISIONS (SEAMAR YOUTH CENTER) SCHOOL | ||||
1603 East Illinois St
Bellingham, WA Public | 6-12 | 23 | - | Review This School |
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| WADE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2155 Yew St Rd
Bellingham, WA Public | PK-6 | 402 | 22.7 | Review This School |
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| WHATCOM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
810 Halleck St
Bellingham, WA Public | 6-8 | 596 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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