HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Horizon Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ferndale School District school district, located in Ferndale, WA with about 447 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Horizon Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Horizon Middle School, located in Ferndale, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Ferndale School District. Situated at 2671 Thornton Road, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic competencies and the cultivation of essential life skills.
As part of the broader Ferndale School District community, Horizon Middle School benefits from a commitment to innovative instruction and student-centered learning. The school encourages active engagement through various extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to cater to diverse interests and learning styles. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, staff contacts, and academic resources, the district's official website at http://www.ferndale.wednet.edu serves as a centralized hub for ongoing communication and community involvement.
For more information, contact Horizon Middle School at (360) 383-9850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
http://www.ferndale.wednet.edu
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ferndale, WA with about 447 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ferndale School District
- Total Students:
- 447
- Teachers:
- 27.35
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 447 students
- White
- 57.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.1%
- Male
- 57.9%
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.