Top Rankings
Mount Vernon Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,438 students in Mount Vernon Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Mount Vernon Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,438 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Vernon Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,045 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,856 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,045
$16,596
Spending / Student
$12,856
$16,167
Best Mount Vernon Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Gr: 5-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 5th Ave Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
731 Palisades Rd Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon Comm School District?
Mount Vernon Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,438 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon Comm School District?
Mount Vernon Comm School District is ranked #20 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon Comm School District?
90% of Mount Vernon Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Comm School District?
Mount Vernon Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Vernon Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,856 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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