B+
Above Average
80/100

Isom Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8461 BENSON RD, Lynden, WA 98264
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 67th percentile in Washington
Growth
B
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
414
Students
enrolled
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%67/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 76th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−2 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+8 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading -5 pts, math -6 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%37%reading +0 pts, math -1 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8461 BENSON RD
City Lynden
ZIP Code 98264
District 5304620
NCES School ID 530462002260
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98264

Understanding the community around Isom Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,147
Per Capita Income $41,251
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $465,200
Median Rent $1,424
Owner-Occupied 64.9%
Renter-Occupied 35.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Isom Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.8%
Hispanic/Latino 27.8%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Asian 3.6%
Black 1.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 414
Teachers (FTE) 25.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Isom Elementary School?
Isom Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Isom Elementary School?
Isom Elementary School has 414 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Isom Elementary School serve?
Isom Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Isom Elementary School receive per student?
Isom Elementary School receives $16,819 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Isom Elementary School in 98264 ▼
Avg Home Value
$630,484
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,962
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
35.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026