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6.6avg / 10

Mount Baker School District

School District · Deming, Washington

Students: 1,607
Teachers (FTE): 97
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,607

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.6:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#78 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,586

+$2,862 vs Washington median

District size

1,607 students

Typical than Washington median

The short answer

Mount Baker School District ranks #78 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Mount Baker School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harmony Elementary (8.0/10), Acme Elementary (7.4/10), and Mount Baker Senior High (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Kendall Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +9.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mount Baker School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mount Baker School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Harmony Elementary8.0 / 10
2Acme Elementary7.4 / 10
3Mount Baker Senior High6.5 / 10
4Mount Baker Junior High6.2 / 10
5Kendall Elementary5.6 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Mount Baker School District

Mount Baker School District is a Deming, Washington school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 1,607 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $20,586 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Mount Baker School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Harmony Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Mount Baker School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Mount Baker School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency37.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency52.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Baker School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Deming
Total Enrollment
1,607
Teachers (FTE)
97
District spending per student
$20,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mount Baker School District?

Mount Baker School District has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mount Baker School District?

The average composite rating for Mount Baker School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Mount Baker School District?

Mount Baker School District's district-level spending was $20,586 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Baker School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Baker School District is 16.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mount Baker School District?

Harmony Elementary is the highest-rated school in Mount Baker School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Mount Baker School District?

Across schools in Mount Baker School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mount Baker School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Mount Baker School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
37.6%
ELA Proficiency
52.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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