FAIRHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fairhaven Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Bellingham School District school district, located in Bellingham, WA with about 627 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Fairhaven Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fairhaven Middle School, located in the historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham, Washington, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Bellingham Public School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a "middle school model," the faculty focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, encouraging students to explore their interests through a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, Fairhaven Middle School is deeply integrated into its local community, often leveraging its proximity to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest to enhance student learning. The school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative community culture, characterized by active parent involvement and various extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and clubs. Through its focus on "whole child" education, Fairhaven aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while cultivating responsible, engaged, and curious learners.
For more information, contact Fairhaven Middle School at (360) 676-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bellingham, WA 98225-7999
(360) 676-6450
FAIRHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Bellingham, WA with about 627 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bellingham School District
- Total Students:
- 627
- Teachers:
- 34.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 627 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.