Kulshan Middle School vs Whatcom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 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
Whatcom Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Kulshan Middle School Bellingham, Washington | Whatcom Middle School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 363 | #86 of 363 |
| National rank | #4845 of 15,369 | #3581 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 575 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 58% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whatcom Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 62.9).
- •Whatcom Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Whatcom Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 42.4%).
- •Kulshan Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.7).
- •Whatcom Middle School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 575.
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 Whatcom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Whatcom Middle School ranks higher (68.9 vs 62.9 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 Whatcom Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kulshan Middle School: 575. Whatcom Middle School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kulshan Middle School and Whatcom Middle School rank in Washington?
Kulshan Middle School is 123rd of 363 and Whatcom Middle School is 86th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).