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Horizon Middle School vs. Fairhaven Middle School

Should you attend Horizon Middle School or Fairhaven Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Horizon Middle School
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Fairhaven Middle School
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 581 students in grades 6-8, Fairhaven Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
413 students
581 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairhaven Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairhaven Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairhaven Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ferndale School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairhaven Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1471 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#540 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairhaven Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
52%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhaven Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhaven Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Horizon Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairhaven Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
123
189
Grade 7 Students
146
207
Grade 8 Students
144
185

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
12%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairhaven Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairhaven Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairhaven Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairhaven Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairhaven Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Fairhaven Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ferndale School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairhaven Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairhaven Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairhaven Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ferndale School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairhaven Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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