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Schools in Blaine · Blaine School District

Blaine’s public schools score below 55% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

In Blaine, 41% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Washington average (53%). The grade covers the public school district serving Blaine, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#185of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
41%
▼ 12 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▼ 6 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▲ 1–5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$19.0K
▲ 3% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.4
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,925 students on the public path
In brief

Blaine’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington (the state reports Blaine’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $19,010 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Blaine Elementary School, then Blaine Middle School, then Blaine High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Blaine’s grade

C+ Test scoresB Graduation

B−: better than 45% of Washington school districts, #185 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 45%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (266)Better than 47%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,070 test results and a graduating class of 154 could put Blaine anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Blaine’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,067 in math, 1,073 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Blaine, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Blaine Primary SchoolBlaine School DistrictNo scores
3–5Blaine Elementary SchoolBlaine School DistrictNo scores
6–8Blaine Middle SchoolBlaine School DistrictNo scores
9–12Blaine High SchoolBlaine School DistrictNo scores

Blaine’s public schools are run by Blaine School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Blaine School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 1,983 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 19.4 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$19,010WA $18,444 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading41%
State average 53.4% · 1073 students tested
Math34%
State average 40.1% · 1067 students tested

Blaine vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Blaine’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BlaineB−Blaine

Every school in Blaine

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Blaineby address
Blaine Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
419 students17:1Rate it →
Blaine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
469 students20:1Rate it →
Blaine Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
471 students20:1Rate it →
Blaine High School
High · Grades 9–12
566 students21:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Blaine Home Connection
Elementary · Grades K–8
Alternative Education
39 students32:1Rate it →

Questions about Blaine’s schools

Are Blaine’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Blaine children attend score below 55% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #185 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Blaine in?

Blaine School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,983 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Blaine kids go to high school?

Blaine High School, with 566 students.

What is Blaine’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Blaine School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Blaine spend per student?

$19,010 in Blaine School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.