Fairhaven Middle School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 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
Lowell Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Middle School Bellingham, Washington | Lowell Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 363 | #245 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3380 of 15,369 | #8398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 588 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 69.8).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 40.8%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.4).
- •Fairhaven Middle School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 338.
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 Lowell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 69.8 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 Lowell Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven Middle School: 588. Lowell Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven Middle School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fairhaven Middle School is 79th of 363 and Lowell Elementary School is 245th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).