Vista Middle School
Ferndale, WA · Ferndale School District · Grades 6-8
178th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
Vista Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vista Middle School 178th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Vista Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 525 students tested
Vista Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 536 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.0% | 51.9% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 24.8% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 9.3% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 7.4% | 6.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 4.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Vista Middle School
Typical home value $622K in zip 98248 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Vista Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 1.1 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 7Meridian Middle SchoolMeridian School District · 7.2 mi away140th of 381
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 4Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 7.2 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 8Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 8.9 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 6Lynden Middle SchoolLynden School District · 10.8 mi away180th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 8Fairhaven Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 11 mi away82nd of 381
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 9Kulshan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 11 mi away66th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 5Blaine Middle SchoolBlaine School District · 11 mi away209th of 381
ELA 42% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vista Middle School in?
Vista Middle School is part of the Ferndale School District district in Ferndale, Washington.
Is Vista Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista Middle School 178th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vista Middle School?
White 52%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 9%, American Indian 7% (536 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98248 is $622K 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.