WAMiddleTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Horizon Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Ferndale, Washington|Ferndale School District

Ferndale, WA 98248

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
413
Student:Teacher
15.3:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
58.8%

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
3 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Near average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
435
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
29.35
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
0.43000001
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,722
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,160
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,929
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 67%Local 22%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$606,918
+0.6% 1yr+29.1% 5yr
Bellingham, WA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.4%
Below 150% poverty line
4.9%
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Uninsured residents
6.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
753
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
691
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
207 (30%)
Other Health Impairment
149 (22%)
Autism
91 (13%)
Speech/Language Impairment
82 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
37 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
22 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

433
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Middle School

Horizon Middle School currently enrolls 413 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WA.

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