La Venture Middle School vs Lucille Umbarger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Venture Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
619 students
| Measure | La Venture Middle School Mount Vernon, Washington | Lucille Umbarger Elementary Burlington, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 363 | #1084 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12185 of 15,369 | #41002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 663 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Burlington |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Venture Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 26.1).
- •La Venture Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •La Venture Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Lucille Umbarger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 69.8%).
- •Lucille Umbarger Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.5).
- •La Venture Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 619.
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 La Venture Middle School better than Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Venture Middle School ranks higher (28.6 vs 26.1 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 La Venture Middle School and Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Burlington in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Venture Middle School: 663. Lucille Umbarger Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Venture Middle School and Lucille Umbarger Elementary rank in Washington?
La Venture Middle School is 333rd of 363 and Lucille Umbarger Elementary is 1084th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).