Top Rankings
MSD Mount Vernon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,061 students in MSD Mount Vernon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Mount Vernon School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
2,061 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
MSD Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 396 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
50 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,859 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
158
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
2
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,498 is higher than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,985 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,498
$13,159
Spending / Student
$13,985
$12,791
Best MSD Mount Vernon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marrs Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Hwy 62 E
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4065 Hwy 69 S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Harriett St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1105 W 4th St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tile Factory Rd
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,061 students.
What is the rank of MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District is ranked #107 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Mount Vernon School District?
90% of MSD Mount Vernon School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Mount Vernon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,985 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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