Top Rankings
Mount Vernon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,545 students in Mount Vernon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mount Vernon School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
6,545 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
406 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
28 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
128 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,789 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
26%
# Black Students
78 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,285 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
35%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
49 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
429
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
489
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
440
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
486
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
444
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
450
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
463
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
458
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
505
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
551
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
568
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
583
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
586
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,110 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,846 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,110
$18,857
Spending / Student
$19,846
$19,309
Best Mount Vernon School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Little Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
Rank: #66.
Harriet Rowley
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 53rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6199
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6199
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Martin Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 53rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6131
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6131
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Mount Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Mclean Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1111.
La Venture Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Baker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Grades: 10-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,545 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District is ranked #246 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon School District?
58% of Mount Vernon School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Mount Vernon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,846 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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