Top Rankings
Mount Vernon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,326 students in Mount Vernon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mount Vernon School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
6,326 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
374 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Graduation Rate
82%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
58%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,955 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,396 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$148 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,955
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,396
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mount Vernon School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Martin Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Harriet Rowley
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 53rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6199
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6199
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 53rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6131
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6131
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Gr: 9-12 | 1,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
La Venture Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Mclean Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Mount Baker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Gr: 10-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,326 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District is ranked #242 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon School District?
58% of Mount Vernon School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Mount Vernon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,396 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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