How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mount Baker Middle School | Skagit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mount Vernon, WA | Mount Vernon, WA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 569 | 300 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 27.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 16.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mount Baker Middle School | Skagit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,085 | $25,085 |
| District | Mount Vernon School District | Mount Vernon School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mount Baker Middle School | Skagit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.9% | 78.3% |
| African American | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61.6% | 13.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mount Baker Middle School | Skagit Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 284.5:1 | 600:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.9% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 33 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.