Top Rankings
Mount Vernon SD 80 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,445 students in Mount Vernon SD 80 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Mount Vernon SD 80 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,445 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Vernon SD 80 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#837 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,968 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$33 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,830
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,968
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mount Vernon SD 80 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 30th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8068
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8068
Gr: K-3 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Zadok Casey Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
623 S 34th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8064
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8064
Gr: 4-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
301 S 17th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Gr: PK | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon SD 80 School District?
Mount Vernon SD 80 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,445 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon SD 80 School District?
Mount Vernon SD 80 School District is ranked #837 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon SD 80 School District?
47% of Mount Vernon SD 80 School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon SD 80 School District?
Mount Vernon SD 80 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Vernon SD 80 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,968 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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