Summary:
The 98273 zip code in Mount Vernon, Washington is home to 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. This diverse set of educational institutions serves a student population with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation, ranging from 50.55% to 78.71% across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the area is Skagit Academy, an alternative school that consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 90% and a relatively low dropout rate of 10%. In contrast, Mount Vernon High School, the largest high school in the district with 1,977 students, has test scores that are on par with the district's performance, which is generally below the state averages.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with Harriet Rowley and Centennial Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing elementary schools in the district. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools indicate that the 98273 zip code faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may have a direct impact on student learning and achievement. The Mount Vernon School District, which encompasses all the schools in the 98273 zip code, is ranked 199 out of 247 districts in Washington and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
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