Mount Baker Middle School

2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274

569 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Baker Middle School, located in Mount Vernon, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Mount Vernon School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a wide array of programs that range from core curricular subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts to elective opportunities that encourage exploration in the arts and technology.

Beyond the classroom, Mount Baker Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that help students build leadership skills and personal interests. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty and staff prioritize personalized support and a safe, welcoming atmosphere that encourages every student to strive for academic success and personal growth.

569

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Baker Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	350
Black	10
Asian	13
Two or More	17
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
350 (61.6%)
White
164 (28.9%)
Two or More
17 (3.0%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
Black
10 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)

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)428-6127
Website:	http://mountvernonschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 179

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 199