Shuksan Middle School
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District · Grades 6-8
241st of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
Shuksan Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Shuksan Middle School 241st of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
Shuksan Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 585 students tested
Shuksan Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 578 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.3% | 51.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.2% | 31.3% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 9.7% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 3.5% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Shuksan Middle School
Typical home value $678K in zip 98225 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Shuksan Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 1.7 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 9Kulshan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away66th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 8Fairhaven Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 4.4 mi away82nd of 381
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 7Meridian Middle SchoolMeridian School District · 6.8 mi away140th of 381
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 6Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 7.2 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 5Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 8.1 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 6Nooksack Valley Middle SchoolNooksack Valley School District · 12.6 mi away185th of 381
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 6Lynden Middle SchoolLynden School District · 13.1 mi away180th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Shuksan Middle School in?
Shuksan Middle School is part of the Bellingham School District district in Bellingham, Washington.
Is Shuksan Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shuksan Middle School 241st of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Shuksan Middle School?
White 52%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 4% (578 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shuksan 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.