Mount Vernon School

What Mount Vernon School does

Mount Vernon School District No. 320 is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 124 E. Lawrence Street in Mount Vernon, Washington State, serving approximately 6,700 students across 18 facilities — six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and four choice programs (Aspire Academy, NW Career & Technical Academy, Skagit Academy, and Mount Vernon Virtual Learning). The district operates with approximately 1,000 staff and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors under Superintendent Dr. Victor Vergara, Ed.D. Its service portfolio includes a K-12 Dual Language Program (English/Spanish), the AVID college readiness program, career and technical education, alternative education, transitional kindergarten, a Highly Capable Program for gifted learners, and the MV TechSmart digital literacy program. Underlying technology infrastructure relies on Canvas LMS for instruction, Skyward Family Access for student information and enrollment, ParentSquare for unified school-to-home communication, PowerSchool for employment, with supplemental tools including STAR/Renaissance for assessment, IXL for literacy, Discovery Education and World Book for curriculum, Frontline for HR, Propio for on-demand interpretation in over 300 languages, and SafeSchools Alert for incident reporting.

The district's revenue model is government-funded with no tuition for resident students. Funding streams include state allocations (which underfund Materials, Supplies and Operating Costs by more than $3 million annually), voter-approved local levies — specifically the Education Programs & Operations Levy ($19.6M in 2025 rising to $27.53M in 2028) and the Safety, Security, and Technology Levy — federal categorical grants (Title I, I-C, II-A, III, IV, Special Education), and Nutrition Services revenue supported by the Community Eligibility Provision that provides free breakfast and lunch district-wide. The district's go-to-market is enrollment-based direct-to-consumer, with families registering through Skyward or paper forms and bus transportation provided for students living more than one mile from school. Operating geographies are limited to Mount Vernon and surrounding Skagit County, Washington, with no global footprint or geographic restrictions disclosed.

The district is currently navigating material financial pressure: a projected $7.9 million operating shortfall for 2026-2027 (approximately 4% of budget), declining enrollment of 135 students, and an August 2024 PSE 1 classified-staff union strike threat that forced cancellation of the first day of school before resolution. Approximately 85% of expenditures are committed to salaries and benefits, and substitute costs of $2.0 million in 2024-25 are largely uncovered by state funding. Recent defensive and offensive actions include adoption of a Strategic Plan 2025-2031 developed with 2,700+ community members, receipt of the Washington School Recognition Program for Little Mountain Elementary and Mount Vernon Open Doors in 2024-25, and expansion of language access infrastructure supporting 300+ languages through Propio.

Name

Mount Vernon School

Legal name

Mount Vernon School District

Website

https://mountvernonschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mount Vernon School District No. 320 is a public K-12 school district in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving approximately 6,700 students across 18 schools with about 1,000 staff, funded by state allocations, local voter-approved levies, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Dual language program
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Vernon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from Washington State based on student enrollment and categorical programs. State funding does not fully cover actual costs including Materials, Supplies and Operating Costs (MSOC) which is underfunded by over $3,000,000 annually.
2. Local Voter-Approved Levies: Education Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy and Safety, Security, and Technology Levy approved by local voters. EP&O levy supports certificated staff (7 teachers), classified staff (82 positions), administration (6 principals/assistant principals), and extracurricular programs. Technology/Safety/Security levy supports 22 safety positions and 16 technology positions.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I, Title I-C (Migrant), Title II-A, Title III, Title IV, and Special Education funding. Some grants have experienced decreases.
4. Food Services Revenue: Nutrition Services department providing meals. District qualified for Community Eligibility Provision offering FREE breakfast and lunch to all MVSD students. Dinner service available at LaVenture Middle School. Summer meal program for children 18 and under.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mount Vernon School District delivers tuition-free K-12 public education to approximately 6,700 students across six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and four choice programs (Aspire Academy, NW Career & Technical Academy, Skagit Academy, and Mount Vernon Virtual Learning). Core offerings include a Dual Language (English/Spanish) K-12 pathway, AVID college-readiness, career and technical education, special education, and free breakfast/lunch district-wide through the Community Eligibility Provision.

Product overview

Mount Vernon School District operates as a traditional K-12 public school system with approximately 6,700 students across 10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools) plus choice programs. The district offers a portfolio of specialized programs including the Dual Language Program (K-12 bilingual education), AVID College Readiness Program, Career & Technical Education through NW Career & Technical Academy (NCTA), and alternative education options including Aspire Academy, Skagit Academy, and Mount Vernon Virtual Learning (full-time online schooling). Support services include the MV TechSmart digital literacy program, Student Support Centers, Highly Capable Program for gifted students, Transitional Kindergarten for early learners, and National Board Certification support for teachers. The district uses Skyward for student information management, Canvas LMS for instruction, and ParentSquare for unified family communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dual Language Program Bilingual K-12 education program teaching academic content in both English and Spanish to develop proficiency in both languages for elementary and secondary students.
• AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program designed to prepare students for college attendance, focusing on academic skills, organizational habits, and higher education preparation.
• NW Career & Technical Academy (NCTA) Choice school providing career and technical education programs to help students develop workforce skills and career pathways.
• Aspire Academy Choice school offering alternative educational pathways for students seeking different learning environments or schedules.
• Skagit Academy Choice school providing flexible educational options for families to gain knowledge and skills that meet their specific educational goals.
• Mount Vernon Virtual Learning (MVVL) Virtual schooling program offering full-time online education options for students, with home support services for technology and educational assistance.
• MV TechSmart (Digital Literacy Program) Digital literacy program providing student technology resources and digital citizenship education.
• Student Support Centers Support centers providing academic assistance, social-emotional support, and resources for students needing additional help.
• Highly Capable Program Program for academically gifted students providing accelerated learning opportunities and enrichment activities.
• Transitional Kindergarten Early learning program helping children prepare for kindergarten with developmentally appropriate instruction.
• National Board Certification Support Support program helping teachers achieve National Board Certification, a prestigious teaching credential.
• Nutrition Services (District Meals Program) District-wide nutrition services providing FREE breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision, including summer meal program for children 18 and under and dinner service at LaVenture Middle School.
• Student Transportation Services Bus transportation provided for students living more than one mile from their neighborhood school, operated out of the Transportation Department office and bus depot.
• Equity and Family Engagement Services Departmental services providing every student what they need to succeed through meaningful cross-cultural exchanges, eliminating systemic barriers, and supporting family engagement under the Racial Equity Action Plan.
• Homeless Student Services (McKinney-Vento) Services supporting students experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act, including housing assistance and basic needs support in partnership with community agencies.
• Multilingual Language Access Services On-demand over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) and video remote interpretation (VRI) in 300+ languages through Propio provider, plus dedicated translation services for Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Mixteco, and other languages.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered support.

• Community Action of Skagit CountysupportOthersCommunity agency partner providing resources for students experiencing homelessness under McKinney-Vento Act, including housing assistance and basic needs support
• Brigid Collins Community ServicessupportOthersCommunity agency partner providing family support services and resources for students and families in need
• Oasis Teen Shelter (Skagit YMCA)supportOthersTeen shelter services partner supporting homeless youth with safe housing resources
• Friendship HousesupportOthersCommunity resource center providing support services for families in need
• Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault ServicessupportOthersCrisis support services partner for students and families experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault
• Skagit GleanerssupportOthersFood bank partner supporting nutrition programs and addressing food insecurity for students and families
• Helping Hands Food BanksupportOthersFood bank partner providing food assistance to families in need
• Skagit/Island Head Start and ECEAPsupportOthersEarly childhood education partner supporting early learning programs and services

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Puyallup School District: Washington State public K-12 district with comparable enrollment and a similar combination of traditional, choice, and CTE programs.
• Anacortes School District: Skagit County, WA public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and rural-coastal community profile; comparable operating model and levy dependency.
• Burlington-Edison School District: Neighboring Skagit County, WA public K-12 district of comparable size and rural/suburban demographic profile; competes for the same regional talent pool and faces identical state funding dynamics.
• Concrete School District: Small neighboring Skagit County, WA public K-12 district; comparable operating structure though smaller, providing a useful scale-comparison benchmark.
• Edmonds School District: Washington State public K-12 district of similar scale and demographic mix, operating under the same funding and accountability regime.
• Mukilteo School District: Mid-sized Washington State public K-12 district operating under the same state funding framework with comparable enrollment and program breadth.
• Sedro-Woolley School District: Adjacent Skagit County, WA K-12 district serving a similar student population; directly comparable in scale, funding mix, and program offering breadth.
• Olympia School District: Mid-sized Washington State public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale, with similar choice-program and levy-funded structure.

Others

• Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI): Washington State K-12 governing body that sets funding formulas, accountability rules, and recognition programs — directly determines MVSD's revenue envelope and competitive positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Public Schools: Largest Washington State public K-12 district; offers a much wider portfolio of choice, language, and special education programs but serves as the broader-incumbent benchmark for state-level operating dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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