La Venture Middle School

1200 LaVenture Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

663 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

La Venture Middle School is a public school located in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Mount Vernon School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is situated in a diverse community, and the school reflects this by offering programs designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of a wide variety of learners, including robust support for multilingual students and those requiring specialized instruction.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection and student engagement, often utilizing its location to participate in local partnerships. Academically, La Venture strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates core subjects alongside elective opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on high expectations, character development, and inclusive practices, La Venture Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for every student who walks through its doors.

663

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Venture Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	444
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
444 (67.0%)
White
178 (26.8%)
Asian
18 (2.7%)
Two or More
12 (1.8%)
Black
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mount Vernon School District
Phone:	(360)428-6116
Website:	http://mountvernonschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 225

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 216