Fairhaven Middle School
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District · Grades 6-8
82nd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 78%· Stable
Fairhaven Middle School ranking
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.
Fairhaven Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 577 students tested
Fairhaven Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 64.7% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 16.2% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 9.3% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.8% | 6.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Fairhaven Middle School
Typical home value $678K in zip 98225 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Fairhaven Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.2 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 9Kulshan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away66th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 4Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 4.4 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 7Meridian Middle SchoolMeridian School District · 11 mi away140th of 381
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 6Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 5Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11.6 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 2Mount Baker Junior HighMount Baker School District · 14.9 mi away311th of 381
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 8Anacortes Middle SchoolAnacortes School District · 15.5 mi away85th of 381
ELA 55% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
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.