Best Birchwood Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 663 students in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Birchwood is Shuksan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Birchwood, 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shuksan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA include Shuksan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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