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#1734 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mount Vernon Special Ed
School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, WA
A school in Mount Vernon, WA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
920 S 2nd St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 163:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Vernon Special Ed score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2011, to 25% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 10 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Vernon Special Ed 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$74,247
Median home value
$448,300
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98273; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Mount Vernon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Aspire AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 147 | Compare → |
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
- #10 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
Mount Vernon Special Ed is listed in Mount Vernon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Vernon Special Ed
Mount Vernon Special Ed is a public school in Mount Vernon, WA, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 163:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,734 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon Special Ed
What grades does Mount Vernon Special Ed serve?
Mount Vernon Special Ed serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Special Ed?
Mount Vernon Special Ed has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Special Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Special Ed is 163:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Vernon Special Ed rank in WA?
Mount Vernon Special Ed ranks #1,734 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mount Vernon Special Ed's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon Special Ed has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mount Vernon Special Ed?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon Special Ed has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Mount Vernon Special Ed a charter school?
No, Mount Vernon Special Ed is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Vernon Special Ed a Title I school?
No, Mount Vernon Special Ed is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon Special Ed?
62.6% of students at Mount Vernon Special Ed 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 163:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Skagit County
- Phone
- (360) 428-6141
- Area population (ZIP 98273)
- 30,078
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98273; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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