Mount Vernon Middle School
Mount Vernon Middle School serves 916 students in grades 5-8.
Mount Vernon Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Middle School's student population of 916 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Vernon Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1645 out of 3233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Vernon Middle School often compared to?
Mount Vernon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredericktown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School?
916 students attend Mount Vernon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mount Vernon Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Middle School offer ?
Mount Vernon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
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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