Summary:
Zip code 98273 in Mount Vernon, Washington, contains one public middle school, La Venture Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 within the Mount Vernon School District.
La Venture Middle School shows a clear and positive trend of improvement, having moved up in statewide rankings over the last three years. While the school's academic performance in English and math is consistently stronger than the district average, it still trails behind Washington state averages. The school serves a student population with significant economic need, with about 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and it receives substantial per-student funding to support its programs.
Academic performance varies notably by grade level, with seventh graders performing the best in both core subjects, while eighth-grade math scores are a particular area for growth. The school's science scores are slightly below the district average. Despite the challenges of its district's low overall ranking, La Venture's steady climb in rankings suggests effective strategies are being implemented, and its outperformance of the district indicates it is a relative strength within the Mount Vernon School District.
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