Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Mount Baker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Baker Middle School's student population of 628 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Baker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1997 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
57%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Baker Middle School's ranking?
Mount Baker Middle School is ranked #1997 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mount Baker Middle School often compared to?
Mount Baker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Venture Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mount Baker Middle School?
628 students attend Mount Baker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mount Baker Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Baker Middle School?
Mount Baker Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Middle School offer ?
Mount Baker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mount Baker Middle School part of?
Mount Baker Middle School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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