La Venture Middle School vs Mount Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 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
Mount Baker Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | La Venture Middle School Mount Vernon, Washington | Mount Baker Middle School Mount Vernon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 363 | #310 of 363 |
| National rank | #12185 of 15,369 | #11338 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 663 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Baker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 28.6).
- •Mount Baker Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Mount Baker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •La Venture Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 70.8%).
- •Mount Baker Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.5).
- •La Venture Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 569.
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 Mount Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Baker Middle School ranks higher (32.8 vs 28.6 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 Mount Baker Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Venture Middle School: 663. Mount Baker Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Venture Middle School and Mount Baker Middle School rank in Washington?
La Venture Middle School is 333rd of 363 and Mount Baker Middle School is 310th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).