For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,290 students in Mount Vernon, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, WA are Conway School District 317, Aspire Academy and Skagit Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway School District 317
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19710 State Route 534
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
La Venture Middle School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Baker Middle School
(Math: 17% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Mount Vernon, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, WA include Conway School District 317, Aspire Academy and Skagit Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon?
7 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mount Vernon include: Mount Baker Middle School vs. La Venture Middle School, La Venture Middle School vs. Mount Baker Middle School
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