Horizon Middle School

www.ferndalesd.org

433 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

433

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	101
Black	6
Asian	13
Two or More	37
American Indian	43

White
233 (53.8%)
Hispanic
101 (23.3%)
American Indian
43 (9.9%)
Two or More
37 (8.5%)
Asian
13 (3.0%)
Black
6 (1.4%)

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)383-9850
Website:	http://www.ferndalesd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 143