How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blaine Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Blaine, WA | Ferndale, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 471 | 433 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.1% | 45.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blaine Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,968 | $18,722 |
| District | Blaine School District | Ferndale School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blaine Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.3% | 53.8% |
| African American | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blaine Middle School | Horizon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 383:1 | 435:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 45.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 49 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.