Mount Vernon Middle School

525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 397 students in grades 5-8, Mount Vernon Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Vernon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Mount Vernon Middle School's student population of 397 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Mount Vernon Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#88 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
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84%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Vernon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Vernon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mount Vernon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
89%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Vernon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Vernon Middle School's ranking?
Mount Vernon Middle School is ranked #88 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mount Vernon Middle School often compared to?
Mount Vernon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School?
397 students attend Mount Vernon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mount Vernon Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Middle School offer ?
Mount Vernon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Middle School part of?
Mount Vernon Middle School is part of Mount Vernon Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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