La Venture Middle School

Summary:

La Venture Middle School is a public middle school located in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 726 students. The school is part of the Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked 199 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

La Venture Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 35.16% in ELA, 28.68% in Math, and 26.91% in Science, compared to the state averages of 52.63%, 41.68%, and 49.73%, respectively. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.21% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to these academic challenges.

Interestingly, while La Venture Middle School's overall performance is low, the school's White students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 40-50% of schools in the state for ELA and Math. However, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of schools in the state. This disparity in subgroup performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support these student populations. In comparison, nearby schools in other districts, such as Anacortes Middle School and Port Susan Middle School, significantly outperform La Venture Middle School academically.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1200 LaVenture Rd
       Mount Vernon, WA  98273-2762


(360) 428-6116

District: Mount Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
403rd of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,949 Help


Students who attend La Venture Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mount Vernon High School

Feeder schools for La Venture Middle School:

Elementary:    Centennial Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.4%
White:
28.5%
Asian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Compare Details La Venture Middle School ranks worse than 75.3% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.4%), White (28.5%), Asian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Venture Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Venture Middle School is $18,949.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Venture Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks La Venture Middle School 403rd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See La Venture Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mount Vernon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon School District 199th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Venture Middle School

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Rank History for all students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.63 386th 421 8.3%
2005 15.65 379th 425 10.8%
2006 18.49 388th 449 13.6%
2007 12.91 429th 463 7.3%
2008 18.84 406th 466 12.9%
2009 22.44 395th 476 17.0%
2010 22.72 402nd 483 16.8%
2011 26.53 387th 492 21.3%
2012 22.22 412th 497 17.1%
2013 21.16 418th 498 16.1%
2015 8.60 421st 445 5.4%
2016 10.06 413th 443 6.8%
2017 15.59 381st 435 12.4%
2018 18.96 359th 437 17.8%
2019 17.48 444th 512 13.3%
2021 22.76 417th 529 21.2%
2022 20.36 442nd 541 18.3%
2023 21.91 432nd 539 19.9%
2024 25.32 403rd 535 24.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.19 87th 100 13.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.23 132nd 199 33.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.48 303rd 349 13.2%
2019 17.93 397th 448 11.4%
2021 27.95 348th 458 24.0%
2022 23.80 400th 475 15.8%
2023 23.59 375th 463 19.0%
2024 25.97 354th 455 22.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.07 33rd 43 23.3%
2019 19.68 38th 39 2.6%
2021 42.99 20th 38 47.4%
2022 20.43 35th 36 2.8%
2023 28.56 26th 36 27.8%
2024 28.67 21st 29 27.6%
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Rank History for Female students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 322nd 376 14.4%
2019 13.60 405th 452 10.4%
2021 28.11 341st 469 27.3%
2022 25.31 363rd 479 24.2%
2023 20.32 381st 464 17.9%
2024 25.88 358th 464 22.8%
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Rank History for Male students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.87 321st 371 13.5%
2019 20.92 381st 453 15.9%
2021 19.18 393rd 476 17.4%
2022 15.59 421st 480 12.3%
2023 21.72 379th 470 19.4%
2024 24.17 361st 466 22.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.59 230th 259 11.2%
2019 15.61 320th 344 7.0%
2021 25.21 266th 353 24.6%
2022 20.38 308th 360 14.4%
2023 21.28 276th 336 17.9%
2024 21.65 284th 344 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at La Venture Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 134th 325 58.8%
2019 62.16 157th 470 66.6%
2021 49.84 229th 480 52.3%
2022 48.44 242nd 488 50.4%
2023 44.70 252nd 488 48.4%
2024 57.30 194th 486 60.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for La Venture Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 393 0 4 64 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 425 1 7 71 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 489 1 9 97 5 n/a n/a 0 601
1991 487 3 10 93 4 n/a n/a 0 597
1992 531 4 9 124 8 n/a n/a 0 676
1993 561 3 11 135 5 n/a n/a 0 715
1994 517 2 11 138 7 n/a n/a 0 675
1995 539 7 18 164 14 n/a n/a 0 742
1996 539 7 18 164 14 n/a n/a 0 742
1997 486 7 22 188 8 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 242 1 13 96 4 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 246 1 8 83 4 n/a n/a 0 342
2000 251 3 6 93 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 226 5 14 113 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 205 7 7 125 5 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 205 7 7 125 5 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 189 6 8 166 7 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 173 6 5 169 9 n/a n/a 0 362
2006 158 6 3 201 5 n/a n/a 11 384
2007 167 4 9 199 4 n/a n/a 13 396
2008 172 8 11 217 4 n/a n/a 10 422
2009 156 6 15 208 9 n/a n/a 5 399
2010 137 3 12 194 9 n/a n/a 3 358
2011 145 6 4 208 3 5 5 0 376
2012 118 10 2 215 3 7 4 0 359
2013 111 4 4 206 4 6 4 0 339
2014 126 2 5 241 5 5 5 0 389
2015 175 5 8 404 5 0 10 0 607
2016 178 2 6 424 7 2 10 0 629
2017 175 8 6 425 4 3 13 0 634
2018 161 2 8 453 4 4 15 0 647
2019 198 3 6 517 2 4 13 0 743
2020 206 3 7 524 2 5 13 0 760
2021 214 4 10 530 2 3 12 0 775
2022 211 5 14 492 1 2 11 0 736
2023 207 13 17 475 1 3 10 0 726

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Venture Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 25.0 18.6 0
1989 506 25.0 20.2 n/a
1990 601 26.8 22.4 0
1991 597 28.0 21.3 n/a
1992 676 30.4 22.2 n/a
1993 715 35.7 20.0 n/a
1994 675 36.7 18.4 n/a
1995 742 37.3 19.9 n/a
1996 742 37.3 19.9 n/a
1997 711 34.3 20.7 n/a
1998 356 16.2 22.0 n/a
1999 342 16.5 20.7 n/a
2000 356 17.1 20.8 n/a
2001 359 19.0 18.9 n/a
2002 349 19.9 17.5 58.2
2003 349 19.9 17.5 58.2
2004 376 20.0 18.8 68.9
2005 362 19.5 18.6 84.3
2006 384 21.2 18.1 78.8
2007 396 21.6 18.3 58
2008 422 22.0 19.2 69.2
2009 399 22.0 18.1 73.4
2010 358 21.1 16.9 76.6
2011 376 22.3 16.8 75.8
2012 359 25.2 14.2 78.8
2013 339 22.9 14.7 76.4
2014 389 n/a n/a 78.1
2015 607 36.0 16.8 79.9
2016 629 38.0 16.5 76.2
2017 634 38.6 16.3 76.5
2018 647 38.9 16.5 76.5
2019 743 40.6 18.2 75.9
2020 760 42.0 18.0 72.1
2021 775 44.5 17.4 70.6
2022 736 45.6 16.1 72
2023 726 42.9 16.9 75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Venture Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 25.0 18.6 0
1989 506 25.0 20.2 n/a
1990 601 26.8 22.4 0
1991 597 28.0 21.3 n/a
1992 676 30.4 22.2 n/a
1993 715 35.7 20.0 n/a
1994 675 36.7 18.4 n/a
1995 742 37.3 19.9 n/a
1996 742 37.3 19.9 n/a
1997 711 34.3 20.7 n/a
1998 356 16.2 22.0 n/a
1999 342 16.5 20.7 n/a
2000 356 17.1 20.8 n/a
2001 359 19.0 18.9 n/a
2002 349 19.9 17.5 58.2
2003 349 19.9 17.5 58.2
2004 376 20.0 18.8 68.9
2005 362 19.5 18.6 84.3
2006 384 21.2 18.1 78.8
2007 396 21.6 18.3 58
2008 422 22.0 19.2 69.2
2009 399 22.0 18.1 73.4
2010 358 21.1 16.9 76.6
2011 376 22.3 16.8 75.8
2012 359 25.2 14.2 78.8
2013 339 22.9 14.7 76.4
2014 389 n/a n/a 78.1
2015 607 36.0 16.8 79.9
2016 629 38.0 16.5 76.2
2017 634 38.6 16.3 76.5
2018 647 38.9 16.5 76.5
2019 743 40.6 18.2 75.9
2020 760 42.0 18.0 72.1
2021 775 44.5 17.4 70.6
2022 736 45.6 16.1 72
2023 726 42.9 16.9 75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

La Venture Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201968.9%0.0%0.3%0.3%2.4%96.6%70.3%98.0%94.9%95.6%71.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

La Venture Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201981.9%0.1%0.5%2.3%97.9%97.9%98.7%97.5%98.0%98.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Venture Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $947 (6.4%) $13,768 (93.6%) $14,715
2020 $705 (6.7%) $9,883 (93.3%) $10,588
2021 $1,209 (7.2%) $15,624 (92.8%) $16,833
2022 $1,858 (9.8%) $17,091 (90.2%) $18,949

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Venture Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 444th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 432nd of 539 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (La Venture Middle School)34.425.5
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District)38.925.3
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (La Venture Middle School)32.324.2
 8.1%
   6th Grade Math (Mount Vernon School District)33.622.9
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (La Venture Middle School)35.734
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District)42.229.5
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (La Venture Middle School)38.436
 2.4%
   7th Grade Math (Mount Vernon School District)37.428.5
 8.9%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (La Venture Middle School)40.834.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District)41.532.4
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (La Venture Middle School)3524.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Math (Mount Vernon School District)34.721.4
 13.4%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (La Venture Middle School)36.725.7
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Mount Vernon School District)40.620.5
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (La Venture Middle School)36.731.4
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District)4734.1
 12.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (La Venture Middle School)34.928.4
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Mount Vernon School District)41.327.6
 13.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (La Venture Middle School)36.725.7
 11%
   All Grades Science (Mount Vernon School District)40.328.4
 11.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students743726
 2.3%
African American313
 333.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian617
 183.3%
Hispanic517475
 8.1%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White198207
 4.5%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%75.2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Venture Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 726 students attended La Venture Middle School.

Students at La Venture Middle School are 65% Hispanic, 29% White, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

La Venture Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Washington middle schools.

Students who attend La Venture Middle School usually go on to attend Mount Vernon High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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