Serving 451 students in grades 6-8, Blaine Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blaine Middle School's student population of 451 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Blaine Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blaine Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blaine Middle School's ranking?
Blaine Middle School is ranked #1578 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Blaine Middle School often compared to?
Blaine Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Blaine Middle School?
451 students attend Blaine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Blaine Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blaine Middle School?
Blaine Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blaine Middle School offer ?
Blaine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blaine Middle School part of?
Blaine Middle School is part of Blaine School District.
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