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 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,441 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.
九游体育s 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
6,441 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
395 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 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
0.69
# American Indian Students
24 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
134 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,742 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
26%
# Black Students
77 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,224 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
35%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
415
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
452
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
475
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
444
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
473
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
440
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
444
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
458
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
458
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
550
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
543
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
555
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
615
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,435 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,167 is higher than the state median of $19,246. 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
$20,435
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,167
$19,246
Best Mount Vernon School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Academy
Alternative 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
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Skagit Academy
Alternative 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
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary 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
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Little Mountain Elementary 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
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education 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
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
Harriet Rowley
(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
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary 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
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary 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
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Mount Vernon High 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
| 1,958 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary 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
| 326 students
Rank: #1111.
La Venture Middle 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
| 680 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Baker Middle 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
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Grades: 10-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,441 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District is ranked #245 out of 306 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 18:1.
What is Mount Vernon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,167 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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