Serving 113 students in grades 1-12, Mount Vernon Special Ed ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Vernon Special Ed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mount Vernon Special Ed's student population of 113 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Special Ed is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
51%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon Special Ed?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon Special Ed is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Special Ed?
113 students attend Mount Vernon Special Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mount Vernon Special Ed students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mount Vernon Special Ed offer ?
Mount Vernon Special Ed offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Mount Vernon Special Ed part of?
Mount Vernon Special Ed is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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