For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,694 students in Mount Baker School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mount Baker School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,694 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mount Baker School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
# American Indian Students
86 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
238 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
25%
# Black Students
18 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,200 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
71%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
112
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,474 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,041 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,474
$19,148
Spending / Student
$20,041
$19,607
Best Mount Baker School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Baker Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5060 Sand Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Acme Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Turkington Rd
Acme, WA 98220
(360) 383-2045
Acme, WA 98220
(360) 383-2045
Grades: K-6
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Baker Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Mitchell Road
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2078
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2078
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7547 Kendall Rd
Maple Falls, WA 98266
(360) 383-2055
Maple Falls, WA 98266
(360) 383-2055
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Baker Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
4888 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2012
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2012
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Baker School District?
Mount Baker School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,694 students.
What is the rank of Mount Baker School District?
Mount Baker School District is ranked #135 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Baker School District?
71% of Mount Baker School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Baker School District?
Mount Baker School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Mount Baker School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,041 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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