Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mount Vernon Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Special Education's student population of 163 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Special Education is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
60%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon Special Education?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Special Education?
163 students attend Mount Vernon Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mount Vernon Special Education students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Mount Vernon Special Education offer ?
Mount Vernon Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Special Education part of?
Mount Vernon Special Education is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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