Birchwood Elementary School vs Shuksan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 514 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Shuksan Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Shuksan Middle School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,154 | #263 of 363 |
| National rank | #34861 of 50,301 | #9609 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shuksan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 35.6).
- •Shuksan Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Shuksan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Shuksan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 58.5%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
- •Shuksan Middle School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 335.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birchwood Elementary School better than Shuksan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shuksan Middle School ranks higher (41.0 vs 35.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birchwood Elementary School and Shuksan Middle School?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 335. Shuksan Middle School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Shuksan Middle School rank in Washington?
Birchwood Elementary School is 970th of 1,154 and Shuksan Middle School is 263rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).