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MT. Vernon R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,542 students in MT. Vernon R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in MT. Vernon R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
1,542 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT. Vernon R-V School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,644 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,747 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,644
$15,190
Spending / Student
$17,747
$14,009
Best MT. Vernon R-V School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 S Landrum St
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
407 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Gr: K-2 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,542 students.
What is the rank of MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District is ranked #209 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT. Vernon R-V School District?
90% of MT. Vernon R-V School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is MT. Vernon R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,747 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
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