Enrollment
663
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Venture Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Venture Middle School
La Venture Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mount Vernon, Washington, enrolling 663 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (27%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Mount Vernon's middle schools, it stands alongside Mount Baker Middle School (569 students): La Venture Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.6:1).
Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students) and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students) alongside La Venture Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Venture Middle School compares
La Venture Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes La Venture Middle School.
$18,880
Per student
-3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Venture Middle School a good school?
La Venture Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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