La Venture Middle School

1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 736 students in grades 6-8, La Venture Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Venture Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

La Venture Middle School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
736 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

La Venture Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Venture Middle School is 0.47, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1790 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
34%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Venture Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
36%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
67%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
29%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
1%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Venture Middle School's ranking?
La Venture Middle School is ranked #1790 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are La Venture Middle School often compared to?
La Venture Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Baker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend La Venture Middle School?
736 students attend La Venture Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of La Venture Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Venture Middle School?
La Venture Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does La Venture Middle School offer ?
La Venture Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Venture Middle School part of?
La Venture Middle School is part of Mount Vernon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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