- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Baker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Baker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530540002585
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Baker Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Baker Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Baker Middle School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540002585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Mount Baker Middle School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 530540002585 · Mount Vernon, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 14.6:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Mount Baker Middle School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mount Baker 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
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- This school 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 Mount Baker Middle School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Baker Middle School compares
Mount Baker 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Washington - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 28.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Mount Baker Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Mount Baker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harriet Rowley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Baker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Baker Middle School
How many students attend Mount Baker Middle School?
Mount Baker Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% lower 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 Mount Baker Middle School?
63.4% of students at Mount Baker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Baker Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Baker Middle School?
Mount Baker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mount Baker Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Baker Middle School ranks #9 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 Mount Baker Middle School, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Madison Elementary (498 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.