Serving 665 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 62% 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: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Baker Middle School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1698 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
53%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
50%
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
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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 #1698 out of 2,052 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Mount Baker Middle School?
665 students attend Mount Baker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mount Baker Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% 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 American Indian.
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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