- Blaine Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Meridian Middle School (212 vs. 127).
- Blaine Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Meridian Middle School (383.3:1 vs. 308.7:1).
- Blaine Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Meridian Middle School (75 vs. 28).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Blaine Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Meridian Middle School (212 vs. 127).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Blaine Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Meridian Middle School (75 vs. 28).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Blaine Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Meridian Middle School (44 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blaine Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Meridian Middle School (383.3:1 vs. 308.7:1).
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
Blaine Middle School
$19,967.8
Meridian Middle School
$16,218.61
Local revenue share
Blaine Middle School
29.9%
Meridian Middle School
23%
State revenue share
Blaine Middle School
62.5%
Meridian Middle School
68.8%
Federal revenue share
Blaine Middle School
7.7%
Meridian Middle School
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Blaine Middle School
45.1%
Meridian Middle School
36.1%
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.