Mount Baker Middle School

Summary:

Mount Baker Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving 628 students in grades 6-8. 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.

Mount Baker Middle School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and the state as a whole. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with only 25.79% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, far below the state average of 52.63% and the district average of 34.46%. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and low-income students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of middle schools in these subgroups. In contrast, nearby schools like La Venture Middle School have significantly higher proficiency rates.

Mount Baker Middle School also has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.17%) and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (72.93%) compared to the state and district averages. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $19,565, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is higher than the state average, suggesting that the additional funding may not be translating into smaller class sizes. The school's performance has been stagnant or declining over the past several years, in contrast with the overall trend of improving academic performance in Washington state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2310 E Section St
       Mount Vernon, WA  98274-6026


(360) 428-6127

District: Mount Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
497th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,565 Help


Students who attend Mount Baker Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mount Vernon High School

Feeder schools for Mount Baker Middle School:

Elementary:    Harriet Rowley
    Jefferson Elementary
    Little Mountain Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.0%
White:
30.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Compare Details Mount Baker Middle School ranks worse than 92.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60%), White (30.6%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Baker Middle School is 18. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Baker Middle School is $19,565.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Baker Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Baker Middle School 497th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Mount Baker Middle School in the ranking list.)

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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 Mount Baker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.68 343rd 421 18.5%
2005 30.27 319th 425 24.9%
2006 47.60 235th 449 47.7%
2007 41.35 293rd 463 36.7%
2008 40.91 286th 466 38.6%
2009 48.71 251st 476 47.3%
2010 52.89 225th 483 53.4%
2011 53.67 223rd 492 54.7%
2012 45.50 283rd 497 43.1%
2013 36.73 334th 498 32.9%
2015 30.05 313th 445 29.7%
2016 24.90 343rd 443 22.6%
2017 26.59 332nd 435 23.7%
2018 32.35 301st 437 31.1%
2019 21.36 419th 512 18.2%
2021 15.76 466th 529 11.9%
2022 10.13 513th 541 5.2%
2023 11.19 494th 539 8.3%
2024 11.06 497th 535 7.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 69th 135 48.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.42 184th 268 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.51 400th 448 10.7%
2021 19.70 409th 458 10.7%
2022 12.10 455th 475 4.2%
2023 10.77 446th 463 3.7%
2024 13.23 424th 455 6.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.21 38th 43 11.6%
2019 24.70 33rd 39 15.4%
2021 40.67 23rd 38 39.5%
2022 21.73 33rd 36 8.3%
2023 22.84 31st 36 13.9%
2024 15.70 28th 29 3.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 297th 376 21.0%
2019 17.65 391st 452 13.5%
2021 18.22 393rd 469 16.2%
2022 9.95 456th 479 4.8%
2023 9.42 436th 464 6.0%
2024 8.98 440th 464 5.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.72 229th 371 38.3%
2019 24.23 354th 453 21.9%
2021 14.49 423rd 476 11.1%
2022 10.06 456th 480 5.0%
2023 11.97 431st 470 8.3%
2024 12.98 424th 466 9.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.05 58th 152 61.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.72 312th 344 9.3%
2021 18.90 313th 353 11.3%
2022 12.14 346th 360 3.9%
2023 12.21 322nd 336 4.2%
2024 10.13 335th 344 2.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.56 159th 325 51.1%
2019 50.79 234th 470 50.2%
2021 22.22 393rd 480 18.1%
2022 13.54 445th 488 8.8%
2023 21.56 401st 488 17.8%
2024 18.74 412th 486 15.2%
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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 Mount Baker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 278 6 9 117 5 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 285 5 10 114 6 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 266 3 11 126 8 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 270 6 13 156 5 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 251 7 12 173 6 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 251 7 12 173 6 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 268 14 17 171 6 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 263 11 14 180 3 n/a n/a 0 471
2006 233 6 11 180 1 n/a n/a 21 452
2007 215 12 14 173 3 n/a n/a 13 430
2008 229 9 13 189 3 n/a n/a 15 458
2009 217 8 16 212 6 n/a n/a 16 475
2010 206 10 20 227 9 n/a n/a 6 478
2011 201 4 13 280 2 3 12 0 515
2012 182 3 9 267 4 1 12 0 478
2013 172 2 10 277 4 3 9 0 477
2014 185 2 15 272 3 6 10 0 493
2015 276 14 18 359 4 7 31 0 709
2016 279 14 13 359 1 7 20 0 693
2017 283 8 20 360 4 9 16 0 700
2018 256 6 21 360 3 5 21 0 672
2019 256 5 22 379 3 5 20 0 690
2020 266 4 17 397 2 4 27 0 717
2021 261 4 17 379 3 6 22 0 692
2022 256 3 17 354 4 11 20 0 665
2023 211 7 16 359 3 10 22 0 628
2024 181 5 15 355 6 10 20 0 592

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 Mount Baker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 415 21.8 19.0 n/a
1999 420 20.7 20.3 n/a
2000 414 25.1 16.5 n/a
2001 450 23.9 18.8 n/a
2002 449 23.6 19.0 55.2
2003 449 23.6 19.0 55.2
2004 476 24.0 19.8 55
2005 471 23.9 19.7 57.3
2006 452 24.3 18.6 73.1
2007 430 24.3 17.7 53.7
2008 458 21.2 21.6 62.8
2009 475 21.2 22.4 65.8
2010 478 27.8 17.1 62.1
2011 515 28.1 18.2 65.8
2012 478 28.8 16.5 70.5
2013 477 27.6 17.2 73.4
2014 493 n/a n/a 73
2015 709 41.0 17.2 67.3
2016 693 40.0 17.3 63.8
2017 700 40.1 17.4 63.1
2018 672 39.9 16.8 61.2
2019 690 41.9 16.4 63.3
2020 717 39.9 17.9 66.8
2021 692 41.0 16.8 67.1
2022 665 40.5 16.3 64.7
2023 628 39.6 15.8 72.9
2024 592 32.7 18.0 78.9

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 Mount Baker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 415 21.8 19.0 n/a
1999 420 20.7 20.3 n/a
2000 414 25.1 16.5 n/a
2001 450 23.9 18.8 n/a
2002 449 23.6 19.0 55.2
2003 449 23.6 19.0 55.2
2004 476 24.0 19.8 55
2005 471 23.9 19.7 57.3
2006 452 24.3 18.6 73.1
2007 430 24.3 17.7 53.7
2008 458 21.2 21.6 62.8
2009 475 21.2 22.4 65.8
2010 478 27.8 17.1 62.1
2011 515 28.1 18.2 65.8
2012 478 28.8 16.5 70.5
2013 477 27.6 17.2 73.4
2014 493 n/a n/a 73
2015 709 41.0 17.2 67.3
2016 693 40.0 17.3 63.8
2017 700 40.1 17.4 63.1
2018 672 39.9 16.8 61.2
2019 690 41.9 16.4 63.3
2020 717 39.9 17.9 66.8
2021 692 41.0 16.8 67.1
2022 665 40.5 16.3 64.7
2023 628 39.6 15.8 72.9
2024 592 32.7 18.0 78.9

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

Mount Baker Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201982.5%0.0%1.2%0.4%2.9%95.9%84.1%97.6%95.5%96.3%84.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.9%0.0%0.6%3.0%98.4%97.8%99.0%97.8%98.6%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Baker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $879 (5.4%) $15,467 (94.6%) $16,346
2020 $584 (5.3%) $10,514 (94.7%) $11,099
2021 $1,076 (6.1%) $16,552 (93.9%) $17,627
2022 $1,769 (9.0%) $17,796 (91.0%) $19,565

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Baker Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 419th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 494th of 539 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Baker Middle School)43.224.6
 18.5%
   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 (Mount Baker Middle School)34.220.9
 13.3%
   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 (Mount Baker Middle School)46.523.3
 23.2%
   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 (Mount Baker Middle School)3718.8
 18.3%
   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 (Mount Baker Middle School)37.830
 7.8%
   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 (Mount Baker Middle School)33.317.2
 16.1%
   8th Grade Math (Mount Vernon School District)34.721.4
 13.4%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Mount Baker Middle School)41.514.9
 26.6%
   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 (Mount Baker Middle School)42.526.2
 16.3%
   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 (Mount Baker Middle School)34.818.9
 15.9%
   All Grades Math (Mount Vernon School District)41.327.6
 13.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Mount Baker Middle School)41.514.9
 26.6%
   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 Students690628
 9%
African American57
 40%
American Indian33
Asian2216
 27.3%
Hispanic379359
 5.3%
Pacific Islander510
 100%
White256211
 17.6%
Two or More Races2022
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%72.9%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Baker Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Mount Baker Middle School.

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

Mount Baker Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Washington middle schools.

Students at Mount Baker Middle School are 60% Hispanic, 31% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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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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