Vista Middle School

550 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vista Middle School, located in Ferndale, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Ferndale School District. Positioned on Vista Drive, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The institution places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for the transition to high school, striving to foster a community where students feel safe, challenged, and encouraged to explore their interests.

Beyond the classroom, Vista Middle School is known for its commitment to student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By integrating community involvement with a robust curriculum, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for future success. It serves as a vital component of the Ferndale community, reflecting the district’s dedication to student-centered education and academic excellence.

550

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	136
Black	12
Asian	32
Two or More	51
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	8

White
277 (50.4%)
Hispanic
136 (24.7%)
Two or More
51 (9.3%)
American Indian
34 (6.2%)
Asian
32 (5.8%)
Black
12 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ferndale School District
Phone:	(360)383-9370
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 194

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 178