At a glance
Reported students
663
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
La Venture Middle School: 663 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 722
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.82
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about La Venture Middle School
La Venture Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mount Vernon. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Mount Vernon School District. NCES reports 663 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (26.8%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking La Venture Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.8%
- Hispanic67%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mount Vernon School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mount Baker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
569 reported students
Madison Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
498 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
Harriet Rowley
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Centennial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
430 reported students
Little Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Public schools near La Venture Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Doors High · Burlington-Edison School District | 10–12 | 12 | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Vernon Open Doors High · Mount Vernon School District | 10–12 | 84 | 0.5 mi |
| Northwest Career & Technical Academy/A WA Skills Center High · Mount Vernon School District | 09–12 | 43 | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Baker Middle School Middle · Mount Vernon School District | 06–08 | 569 | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Middle School Middle · Sedro-Woolley School District | 07–08 | 670 | 6.9 mi |
| La Conner Middle Middle · La Conner School District | 06–08 | 123 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Venture Middle School
What grades does La Venture Middle School serve?
La Venture Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mount Vernon School District.
How many students attend La Venture Middle School?
La Venture Middle School reported 663 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 722 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Venture Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 663 students and 34.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is La Venture Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Venture Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mount Vernon School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Venture Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is La Venture Middle School in?
La Venture Middle School is part of Mount Vernon School District, based in Mount Vernon, WA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Venture Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Open Doors (0.4 mi), Mount Vernon Open Doors (0.5 mi), Northwest Career & Technical Academy/A WA Skills Center (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.