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Mount Vernon School District

Washington · Public School District
14
Schools
6,545
Students
$25,085
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
67.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
77.6%
Graduation Rate
-8.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mount Vernon School District is a public school district in Washington serving 6,545 students across 14 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,085 is above average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial Elementary SchoolKG–05426
Harriet RowleyKG–05502
Jefferson ElementaryKG–05455
Little Mountain ElementaryKG–05371
Madison ElementaryKG–05512
Washington Elementary SchoolKG–05330
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
La Venture Middle School06–08726
Mount Baker Middle School06–08628
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mount Vernon High School09–121,977
Mount Vernon Open Doors10–1228
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/A WA Skills Center09–1271
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aspire AcademyKG–12109
Mount Vernon Special EdPK–12131
Skagit AcademyKG–12279
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,085+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
20%
State
66.5%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal
13.7%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,545
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.6%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,085 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.6%, graduation is 8.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,545 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mount Vernon School District?
The graduation rate is 77.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mount Vernon School District spend per student?
Mount Vernon School District spends $25,085 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mount Vernon School District?
67% of students in Mount Vernon School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mount Vernon School District?
No, Mount Vernon School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mount Vernon School District serve?
Mount Vernon School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mount Vernon School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mount Vernon School District is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.