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Assumption Catholic School

2116 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225-0982 -

School Notes Overview:

Assumption Catholic School enhances academic excellence in order to inspire students to reach their fullest potential. The parents are the primary educators of their children. Assumption Catholic School teachers work in partnership with parents to provide a caring atmosphere that prepares students for lives of service and respect for one another, their families, their school, their church, their community, and the global community. Teachers, along with the school community, foster personal and social development within a secure environment that promotes self-discipline and peaceful process. Based on Catholic values, teachers and parents work together to offer learning that will develop skills necessary to make decisions regarding spiritual relationship with God, respect for life, fostering of diversity, and life-long health and sense of well-being....

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School Overview:

	Assumption Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other religious school association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1913
County	Whatcom County, WA
Student Body
Total Students	326 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	32%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 45 students
	Kind - 26 students
	Grade 1 - 24 students
	Grade 2 - 21 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 28 students
	Grade 5 - 41 students
	Grade 6 - 26 students
	Grade 7 - 42 students
	Grade 8 - 43 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Active parish families are eligible for a subsidized tution rate.
Head of School	Mrs. Rose Goeres
Admissions Director	Jennifer Rick
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

Assumption Catholic School students score significantly above local and state averages on standardized testing.
Because of an increased emphasis on homework and the partnership with parents, Catholic school students develop more effective academic skills.
Catholic Schools have an excellent success rate in educating minority students.
Profile last updated: 10/06/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98225)	School Zip (98225)	(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	42,414 people	5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	42%	29%
Population Average Age	29 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$29,056	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	38 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	42% / 58%	62% / 38%