Serving 1,019 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 38%). 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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Vernon Middle School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Vernon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
10%
13%
White
78%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
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 Mt Vernon Middle School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Middle School is ranked #601 out of 1,763 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 Greenfield Central Junior High School, New Palestine Jr 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 38% 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?
1,019 students attend Mt Vernon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mt Vernon Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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
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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