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MT. Vernon R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,528 students in MT. Vernon R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in MT. Vernon R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,528 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
MT. Vernon R-V School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,358 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
115
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,910 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,751
$15,071
Spending / Student
$17,910
$13,899
Best MT. Vernon R-V School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Vernon Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Vernon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 S Landrum St
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
407 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
301 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Grades: K-2
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,528 students.
What is the rank of MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District is ranked #245 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT. Vernon R-V School District?
89% of MT. Vernon R-V School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is MT. Vernon R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,910 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
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