Fairhaven Middle School vs Happy Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
Happy Valley Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Middle School Bellingham, Washington | Happy Valley Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 363 | #556 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3380 of 15,369 | #19060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 588 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhaven Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 58.7).
- •Fairhaven Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Fairhaven Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Fairhaven Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 45.5%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.4).
- •Fairhaven Middle School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 455.
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 Fairhaven Middle School better than Happy Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhaven Middle School ranks higher (69.8 vs 58.7 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 Fairhaven Middle School and Happy Valley Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven Middle School: 588. Happy Valley Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven Middle School and Happy Valley Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fairhaven Middle School is 79th of 363 and Happy Valley Elementary School is 556th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).