For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,109 students in 98273, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98273, WA are Skagit Academy, Mount Vernon Special Education and La Venture Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98273 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98273, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98273, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
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 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
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 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
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 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98273, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98273, WA include Skagit Academy, Mount Vernon Special Education and La Venture Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98273?
4 public middle schools are located in 98273.
What is the racial composition of students in 98273?
98273 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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