Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 98225

8 public schools within 2 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Bellingham

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Columbia Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Bellingham School District
0.7 mi
59%
+10 vs state
75%
+24 vs state
82%
+27 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 25% 187 White 78%
Birchwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Bellingham School District
1.1 mi
24%
−25 vs state
31%
−20 vs state
38%
−17 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 59% 335 Hispanic 46%
Whatcom Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Bellingham School District
1.2 mi
55%
+15 vs state
56%
+5 vs state
62%
+13 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 42% 637 White 60%
Shuksan Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Bellingham School District
1.4 mi
31%
−9 vs state
48%
−3 vs state
43%
−6 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 52% 606 White 53%
Bellingham High School
Grades 9–12 · Bellingham School District
1.5 mi
46%
+11 vs state
73%
+9 vs state
59%
+10 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 35% 1,165 White 69%
Parkview Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Bellingham School District
1.5 mi
47%
−2 vs state
54%
+3 vs state
69%
+14 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 69% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 44% 422 White 64%
Options High School
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Bellingham School District
1.6 mi
19%
−16 vs state
59%
−5 vs state
33%
−15 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 54% 176 White 76%
Alderwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Bellingham School District
1.7 mi
19%
−29 vs state
26%
−25 vs state
38%
−17 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 66% 305 White 49%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.