Harriet Rowley is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving 502 students in grades K-5. It 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.
Harriet Rowley has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.97%) compared to the state average (22.7%) and nearby schools like Madison Elementary and Washington Elementary. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 38.72% of Harriet Rowley students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.63% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups.
Harriet Rowley's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 703 out of 1,107 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 870 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.38% to 69.32% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While Harriet Rowley's per-student spending has increased significantly, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that systemic challenges related to equity, access to resources, and support for underserved student populations may be key factors impacting the school's performance.
Students at Harriet Rowley are 57% Hispanic, 32% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.
Students who attend Harriet Rowley usually go on to attend:Middle : Mount Baker Middle SchoolHigh : Mount Vernon High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Harriet Rowley.
Mount Vernon School District
Harriet Rowley ranks 870th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.