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 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,661 students in Mount Vernon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mount Vernon School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
6,661 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
421 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
35 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
138 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,756 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
25%
# Black Students
65 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,464 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
37%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
477
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
444
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
473
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
443
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
439
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
468
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
479
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
515
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
492
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
571
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
561
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
578
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
647
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,760 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,501 is less than the state median of $19,607. 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
$19,760
$19,148
Spending / Student
$19,501
$19,607
Best Mount Vernon School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Martin Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Special Ed
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: 1-12
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,995 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Mclean Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
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-6
| 387 students
Rank: #88.
Mount Baker Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
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-6
| 518 students
Rank: #1010.
La Venture Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
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
| 736 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Grades: 1-12
| 87 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
| 26 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
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,661 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District is ranked #106 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 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?
56% of Mount Vernon School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $19,501 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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