Kulshan Middle School vs Northern Heights Elementary Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kulshan Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Kulshan Middle School Bellingham, Washington | Northern Heights Elementary Schl Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 363 | #713 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4845 of 15,369 | #24549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kulshan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 50.9).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 35.9%).
- •Northern Heights Elementary Schl does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Kulshan Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 396.
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 Kulshan Middle School better than Northern Heights Elementary Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Kulshan Middle School ranks higher (62.9 vs 50.9 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 Kulshan Middle School and Northern Heights Elementary Schl?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kulshan Middle School: 575. Northern Heights Elementary Schl: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kulshan Middle School and Northern Heights Elementary Schl rank in Washington?
Kulshan Middle School is 123rd of 363 and Northern Heights Elementary Schl is 713th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).