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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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,101 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), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
2,101 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
MSD Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 398 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
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
48 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,881 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
165
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,203 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,719 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,203
$13,148
Spending / Student
$13,719
$12,780
Best MSD Mount Vernon School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marrs Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Farmersville Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
Magnet 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
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
Magnet 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
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,101 students.
What is the rank of MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District is ranked #107 out of 398 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Mount Vernon School District?
90% of MSD Mount Vernon School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Mount Vernon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,719 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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