Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mount Vernon Special Education 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Special Education's student population of 152 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Special Education is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
83.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-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 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 Education?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Special Education?
152 students attend Mount Vernon Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mount Vernon Special Education students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mount Vernon Special Education offer ?
Mount Vernon Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Special Education part of?
Mount Vernon Special Education is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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