MT. Vernon R-V School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in MT. Vernon R-V School District, serving 1,478 students. MT. Vernon R-V School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in MT. Vernon R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in MT. Vernon R-V School District are Mt. Vernon High School, Mt. Vernon Middle School and Mt. Vernon Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
School District Name | MT. Vernon R-V School District |
School District Website | http://www.mtvernon.k12.mo.us |
School District Phone Number | (417) 466-7573 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
# of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
# of Students | 1,478 Students | 910,126 Students |
# of Teachers | 111 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- MT. Vernon R-V School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #273 out of 559 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.16 | 0.47 |
# of American Indian Students | 16 Students | 3,422 Students |
% American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
# of Asian Students | 6 Students | 18,342 Students |
% Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
# of Hispanic Students | 57 Students | 58,478 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
# of Black Students | 4 Students | 145,159 Students |
% Black Students | n/a | 16% |
# of White Students | 1,351 Students | 646,386 Students |
% White Students | 92% | 71% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 2,444 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 40 Students | 35,895 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 44 | 31,553 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 112 | 65,561 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 109 | 65,974 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 98 | 66,807 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 112 | 68,505 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 109 | 70,208 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 122 | 70,597 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 96 | 68,782 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 93 | 68,028 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 112 | 67,525 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 126 | 69,209 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 114 | 67,397 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 122 | 65,697 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 109 | 64,283 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,210 is less than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
Total Revenue | $14 MM | $6 MM |
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Spending | $14 MM | $6 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $9,463 | $10,923 |
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Revenue / Student | $9,210 | $10,831 |
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MT. Vernon R-V School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Mt. Vernon High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%400 W Hwy 17410
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Grades: 9-12 | 471 students
- Mt. Vernon Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50%731 S Landrum St10
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Grades: 6-8 | 301 students
- Mt. Vernon Intermediate Math: 36% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%260 W Hwy 17410
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Grades: 3-5 | 343 students
- Mt. Vernon Elementary School301 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Grades: PK-2 | 363 students
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