Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Mount Vernon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Middle School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Vernon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1737 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon Middle School's ranking?
Mount Vernon Middle School is ranked #1737 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Mount Vernon Middle School often compared to?
Mount Vernon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Central Junior High School, Fredericktown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School?
836 students attend Mount Vernon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mount Vernon Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Middle School offer ?
Mount Vernon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Middle School part of?
Mount Vernon Middle School is part of Mount Vernon City School District.
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