Kulshan Middle School
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District · Grades 6-8
66th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
Kulshan Middle School ranking
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.
Kulshan Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 574 students tested
Kulshan Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 599 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 74.6% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 12.0% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 8.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Kulshan Middle School
Typical home value $706K in zip 98229 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Kulshan Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 2.4 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 8Fairhaven Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away82nd of 381
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 4Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 7Meridian Middle SchoolMeridian School District · 8.6 mi away140th of 381
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 6Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 2Mount Baker Junior HighMount Baker School District · 11.1 mi away311th of 381
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 5Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 11.9 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 6Nooksack Valley Middle SchoolNooksack Valley School District · 13 mi away185th of 381
ELA 40% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
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.