Serving 493 students in grades 6-8, Mount Vernon Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Vernon Jr High School serves the entire district of Mount Vernon, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 240.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 8.9 miles to the zone's edges and a maximum distance of 14 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Jr High School's student population of 493 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Vernon Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Jr High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon Jr High School's ranking?
Mount Vernon Jr High School is ranked #925 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Jr High School?
493 students attend Mount Vernon Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mount Vernon Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Jr High School?
Mount Vernon Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Jr High School offer ?
Mount Vernon Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Jr High School part of?
Mount Vernon Jr High School is part of MSD Mount Vernon School District.
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