Fairhaven Middle School
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
82nd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 78%· Stable
110 Park Ridge Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)676-6450NCES ID 530042000104Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Fairhaven Middle School 82nd of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 79th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 577 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 64.7% | ▼ 19.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 16.2% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 9.3% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 6.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $678K in zip 98225 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Fairhaven Middle School
- #92Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.2 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% ▼3 · Math 51% =Compare - #66Kulshan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away66th of 381
ELA 66% ▲6 · Math 52% ▲1Compare - #241Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 4.4 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% ▼18 · Math 28% ▼23Compare - #140Meridian Middle SchoolMeridian School District · 11 mi away140th of 381
ELA 54% ▼6 · Math 39% ▼12Compare - #178Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% ▼11 · Math 35% ▼16Compare - #210Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11.6 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% ▼16 · Math 33% ▼18Compare - #311Mount Baker Junior HighMount Baker School District · 14.9 mi away311th of 381
ELA 32% ▼28 · Math 19% ▼32Compare - #85Anacortes Middle SchoolAnacortes School District · 15.5 mi away85th of 381
ELA 55% ▼5 · Math 55% ▲4Compare
What school district is Fairhaven Middle School in?
Fairhaven Middle School is part of the Bellingham School District district in Bellingham, Washington.
Is Fairhaven Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fairhaven Middle School 82nd of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fairhaven Middle School?
White 65%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 7% (581 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fairhaven Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98225 is $678K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.