Kulshan Middle School
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
66th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
1250 Kenoyer Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
(360)676-4886NCES ID 530042001739Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kulshan Middle School 66th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 574 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 599 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 74.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 12.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.2% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. 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 $706K in zip 98229 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 Kulshan Middle School
- #92Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 2.4 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% ▼9 · Math 51% ▼1Compare - #82Fairhaven Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away82nd of 381
ELA 60% ▼6 · Math 51% ▼1Compare - #241Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% ▼24 · Math 28% ▼24Compare - #140Meridian Middle SchoolMeridian School District · 8.6 mi away140th of 381
ELA 54% ▼12 · Math 39% ▼13Compare - #178Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% ▼17 · Math 35% ▼17Compare - #311Mount Baker Junior HighMount Baker School District · 11.1 mi away311th of 381
ELA 32% ▼34 · Math 19% ▼33Compare - #210Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11.9 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% ▼22 · Math 33% ▼19Compare - #185Nooksack Valley Middle SchoolNooksack Valley School District · 13 mi away185th of 381
ELA 40% ▼26 · Math 41% ▼11Compare
What school district is Kulshan Middle School in?
Kulshan Middle School is part of the Bellingham School District district in Bellingham, Washington.
Is Kulshan Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kulshan Middle School 66th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kulshan Middle School?
White 75%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 3% (599 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kulshan Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98229 is $706K 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.