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Vossbeck Elementary School vs. Irene Reither Elementary School

Should you attend Vossbeck Elementary School or Irene Reither Elementary 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
Vossbeck Elementary School
1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Irene Reither Elementary School
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vossbeck Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irene Reither Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
479 students
748 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vossbeck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Irene Reither Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vossbeck Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Irene Reither Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vossbeck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Irene Reither Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vossbeck Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meridian 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

#902 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
#1648 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vossbeck Elementary 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in WA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vossbeck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meridian School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vossbeck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meridian School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vossbeck Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Irene Reither Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
101
136
Grade 1 Students
78
139
Grade 2 Students
72
133
Grade 3 Students
81
114
Grade 4 Students
65
126
Grade 5 Students
82
100

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vossbeck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lynden School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Irene Reither Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Meridian School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vossbeck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meridian School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vossbeck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meridian School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vossbeck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meridian School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vossbeck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meridian School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Vossbeck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Lynden School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vossbeck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meridian School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vossbeck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meridian 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
49%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vossbeck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meridian 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
14%
(22-23 School Year Data)
12%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vossbeck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lynden 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 Irene Reither Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meridian 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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