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Schools in Geneva · Bellingham School District

Geneva’s public schools outscore 66% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Geneva, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 89% 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
57%
▲ 4 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▲ 3 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
79%
▼ 5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.1K
▼ 2% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
WA 17.7
Schools in town
2
6,372 students on the public path
In brief

Geneva’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 147 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Geneva’s, its schools beat 44%, lower than their 66% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,143 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Whatcom Hills Waldorf School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Geneva’s grade

A− Test scoresC− Graduation

B+: better than 66% of Washington school districts. Test scores are above the Washington average; graduation is below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 66%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (147)Better than 44%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 5,486 test results and a graduating class of 1,046 could put Geneva anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 89% of Geneva’s students in the tested grades sat them (5,454 in math, 5,519 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Geneva Elementary SchoolBellingham School DistrictNo scores
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores

Geneva’s public schools are run by Bellingham School District, which also serves Bellingham. 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.

Bellingham School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 25 schools · 11,337 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 17.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,143WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 53.4% · 5519 students tested
Math43%
State average 40.1% · 5454 students tested

Geneva vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GenevaB+Bellingham
BellinghamB+Bellingham

Every school in Geneva

9 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 Genevaby address
Geneva Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bellingham
412 students18:1Rate it →
Also serving Genevain other towns
Whatcom Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bellingham
637 students19:1Rate it →
Shuksan Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bellingham
606 students17:1Rate it →
Fairhaven Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bellingham
588 students18:1Rate it →
Kulshan Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bellingham
575 students18:1Rate it →
Squalicum High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bellingham
1,273 students21:1Rate it →
Bellingham High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bellingham
1,165 students21:1Rate it →
Sehome High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bellingham
1,116 students22:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Bellingham
Private · Nonsectarian
210 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Geneva’s schools

Are Geneva’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Geneva children attend outscore 66% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Geneva in?

Bellingham School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,337 students in 25 schools (2024–25).

Where do Geneva kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Squalicum High School, Bellingham High School and Sehome High School.

What is Geneva’s graduation rate?

79% of the class of 2023 in Bellingham School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Geneva spend per student?

$18,143 in Bellingham School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Geneva?

Yes: Whatcom Hills Waldorf School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 210 students).

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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.