Serving 1,150 students in grades 6-8, Mt Vernon Middle School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Vernon Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Fortville, IN school district, encompassing approximately 67.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Vernon Middle School's student population of 1,150 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Hard Work Makes Goals Achievable
School Rankings
Mt Vernon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Middle School is 0.52, 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
#601 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Marauders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon Middle School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Middle School is ranked #601 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mt Vernon Middle School often compared to?
Mt Vernon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Palestine Jr High School, Greenfield Central Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Middle School?
1,150 students attend Mt Vernon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mt Vernon Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Middle School?
Mt Vernon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Middle School offer ?
Mt Vernon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Vernon Middle School part of?
Mt Vernon Middle School is part of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District.
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