Jefferson Elementary vs Mount Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 815 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Mount Baker Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Mount Vernon, Washington | Mount Baker Middle School Mount Vernon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,154 | #310 of 363 |
| National rank | #20332 of 50,301 | #11338 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 32.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Mount Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 71%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.0).
- •Mount Baker Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary better than Mount Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 32.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jefferson Elementary and Mount Baker Middle School?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 445. Mount Baker Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Mount Baker Middle School rank in Washington?
Jefferson Elementary is 594th of 1,154 and Mount Baker Middle School is 310th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).