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#2060 of 2,228 schools in WA

Aspire Academy

School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, WA

A Mount Vernon School District school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3302 Cedardale Rd #B300, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

  • Math 11% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-16.8 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$20,204
Chronic Absenteeism56.5%

Students at Aspire Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 46 points since 2022, to 23% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
ELA
70%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (2024 SBA) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 7 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Aspire Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,975/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,762

Median home value

$492,400

Median rent

$1,716/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Skagit AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.9K–120.9 mi264Compare →
Mount Vernon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–121.0 mi514Compare →
Mount Vernon Special EdEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–121.5 mi163Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mount Vernon School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$20,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aspire Academy is listed in Mount Vernon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aspire Academy

Aspire Academy is a public school in Mount Vernon, WA, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,060 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aspire Academy

What grades does Aspire Academy serve?

Aspire Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Aspire Academy?

Aspire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aspire Academy rank in WA?

Aspire Academy ranks #2,060 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Aspire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Aspire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aspire Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspire Academy has 11% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Aspire Academy a charter school?

No, Aspire Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aspire Academy a Title I school?

No, Aspire Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspire Academy?

70.7% of students at Aspire Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Skagit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.5%
Area population (ZIP 98274)
19,247
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98274; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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