Little Mountain Elementary

Little Mountain Elementary sits in Mount Vernon, a working-class agricultural city in the heart of Skagit County, surrounded by tulip fields and the foothills of the Cascades — a genuinely beautiful place to raise a family, even if the school itself is still finding its footing academically. With scores in the lower range across English, math, and science, it's a school where families who are deeply rooted in the community tend to rally around teachers and lean on each other, and the district has been putting energy into improvement. Families who value a tight-knit, culturally diverse community — Mount Vernon has a large and vibrant Latino population — and who are ready to supplement their child's learning at home may find a lot to appreciate here beyond the test scores.