Enrollment
569
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Baker Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Baker Middle School
Mount Baker Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mount Vernon, Washington, enrolling 569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 569 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 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mount Vernon's middle schools, it stands alongside La Venture Middle School (663 students): Mount Baker Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students) and La Venture Middle School (663 students) alongside Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker Middle School compares
Mount Baker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Mount Baker 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 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
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mount Baker Middle School a good school?
Mount Baker Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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