- Horizon Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Shuksan Middle School (435:1 vs. 271.5:1).
- Shuksan Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Horizon Middle School (264 vs. 205).
- Shuksan Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Horizon Middle School (33 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Shuksan Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Horizon Middle School (264 vs. 205).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Shuksan Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Horizon Middle School (33 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Shuksan Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Horizon Middle School (26 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Horizon Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Shuksan Middle School (435:1 vs. 271.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Shuksan Middle School
$17,885.57
Horizon Middle School
$18,722.43
Local revenue share
Shuksan Middle School
32.4%
Horizon Middle School
22.3%
State revenue share
Shuksan Middle School
56.9%
Horizon Middle School
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Shuksan Middle School
10.7%
Horizon Middle School
11%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Shuksan Middle School
40.9%
Horizon Middle School
44.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Whatcom County
$80,989
Whatcom County
$80,989
Poverty rate
Whatcom County
12.7%
Whatcom County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Whatcom County
38.1%
Whatcom County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Whatcom County
4.5%
Whatcom County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.