- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ferndale, WA
Horizon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530285002832
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Ferndale, WA.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285002832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Horizon Middle School shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 530285002832 · Ferndale, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 14.4:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Horizon Middle School shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Horizon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferndale High
Ferndale High School
1,325 students
- Vista Middle S
Vista Middle School
550 students
- Skyline Elemen 496
Skyline Elementary School
496 students
- Eagleridge Ele 457
Eagleridge Elementary
457 students
- Cascadia Eleme 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- This school 433
Horizon Middle School
433 students
What this shows Horizon Middle School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Middle School compares
Horizon Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Horizon Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferndale School District reports $18,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascadia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Ferndale
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Middle School
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has 433 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ferndale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Middle School?
53.9% of students at Horizon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Middle School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Ferndale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Middle School rank among public schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Ferndale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferndale School District?
Besides Horizon Middle School, Ferndale School District also operates Ferndale High School (1,325 students), Vista Middle School (550 students), and Skyline Elementary School (496 students). See the Ferndale School District district page for the complete list.