- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Vernon, WA
La Venture Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Venture Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530540000810
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Venture Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 15
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Venture Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Venture Middle School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
La Venture Middle School shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 530540000810 · Mount Vernon, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 15.8:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
La Venture Middle School shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Venture Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- This school 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- Harriet Rowley 440
Harriet Rowley
440 students
What this shows La Venture Middle School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Venture Middle School compares
La Venture Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 26.8%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, La Venture Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Venture Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harriet Rowley | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Venture Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Mount Vernon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Venture Middle School
How many students attend La Venture Middle School?
La Venture Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Venture Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Venture Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Venture Middle School?
69.6% of students at La Venture Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Venture Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Venture Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Venture Middle School?
La Venture Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Venture Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, La Venture Middle School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides La Venture Middle School, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), Mount Baker Middle School (569 students), and Madison Elementary (498 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.