WAMiddleTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Vista Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Ferndale, Washington|Ferndale School District
Ferndale, WA 98248
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
536
Student:Teacher
15.8:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Ferndale School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
58.2%
Phone
(360)383-9370School Statistics
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
96 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Near average in WATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
538
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
32.59
98% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.5
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)
550
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Middle School
Vista Middle School currently enrolls 536 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WA.
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