Serving 569 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Baker Middle School serves the southeast part of Mount Vernon, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 13.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Baker Middle School's student population of 569 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mount Baker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1982 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
34.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1982 out of 2,088 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mount Baker Middle School?
569 students attend Mount Baker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mount Baker Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Baker Middle School?
Mount Baker Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Middle School offer ?
Mount Baker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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