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6.0 avg / 10

Mount Vernon Sd 80 School District

School District · Mount Vernon, Illinois

Students: 1,491
Teachers (FTE): 114
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,791

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#372 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,791

+$2,101 vs Illinois median

District size

1,491 students

Larger than Illinois median

About Mount Vernon Sd 80

Mount Vernon Sd 80 is a Mount Vernon, Illinois school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,491 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $18,791 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Mount Vernon Sd 80 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Mount Vernon Sd 80 students show an average math proficiency of 9.1% and ELA proficiency of 12.1%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Mount Vernon Sd 80, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 9.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 12.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Vernon Sd 80 with test data.

District Details

City
Mount Vernon
Total Enrollment
1,491
Teachers (FTE)
114
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mount Vernon Sd 80?

Mount Vernon Sd 80 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mount Vernon Sd 80?

The average composite rating for Mount Vernon Sd 80 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mount Vernon Sd 80?

Mount Vernon Sd 80 spends $18,791 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Vernon Sd 80?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Vernon Sd 80 is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mount Vernon Sd 80?

J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is the highest-rated school in Mount Vernon Sd 80 with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Mount Vernon Sd 80?

Across schools in Mount Vernon Sd 80 with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 12.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mount Vernon Sd 80 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Mount Vernon Sd 80 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
9.1%
ELA Proficiency
12.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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