Fairhaven Middle School

Fairhaven Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
110 Park Ridge Rd,  Bellingham, WA
Bellingham School District
1.5
3.2
581 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steven Ruthford
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
60%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
57.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
67.4%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
282:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
48.4%
White
68.2%
Hispanic
14.7%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
1.0 Middle School Student
2/17/2022
this school is awful, one kid brought a wasp, spider and cockroach to CLASS. the food sucks too, cold pasta and expired milk. also the bathrooms are ALWAYS trashed. so take it from me, go to kulshan.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/20/2025
Unfortunately the principal at this institution is unresponsive to inquiring parents within the community. Sent several emails requesting information about process and was never directed or educated on what the next appropriate steps should be. The principal did respond asking several questions as f...
5.0 student
3/10/2024
Fairhaven Middle School is a fantastic school with tons of opportunities for kids to learn! From good teachers who know what they are doing, to opportunities for clubs, this is all around a fantastic school! If you are looking at Fairhaven, highly recommend for all students!-A Current 7th Grader at...
1.0 student
1/13/2024
The school is not that good so we asked for like lunar new year and stuff like that but they disrespect our culture, which is disgusting
5.0 other
12/31/2023
Fairhaven Middle School is kind and welcoming to all kinds of people, and I feel happy when I go to school every day. The teachers are all very nice, and want the best for the students, and the projects that we do I find fun. Many after school sports and clubs are provided, like soccer and track and...

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Fairhaven Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Bellingham, WA and is served by the Bellingham School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 581 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Fairhaven Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,498,652. Discover additional schools in the area, like Opus Performing Arts School, Explorations Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bellingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairhaven Middle School.

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