Best Barkley Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 11 students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Barkley is Visions (Seamar Youth Center). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA include Visions (Seamar Youth Center).
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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