Mount Vernon School District
School District · Mount Vernon, New York
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 4 high
Enrollment
6,813
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 4 high
Enrollment
6,813
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#437 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$35,486
+$7,706 vs New York median
District size
6,813 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Mount Vernon School District ranks #437 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Mount Vernon School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mount Vernon Steam Academy (8.3/10), Benjamin Turner Middle School (8.2/10), and Lincoln School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mount Vernon School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mount Vernon School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mount Vernon School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon Steam Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Benjamin Turner Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Mount Vernon Honor Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Pennington School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Mount Vernon High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Traphagen School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Denzel Washington School-Arts | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Mount Vernon Leadership Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon School District is a Mount Vernon, New York school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 6,813 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $35,486 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Mount Vernon School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Vernon Steam Academy, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Mount Vernon School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mount Vernon School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Vernon School District with test data.
Schools in Mount Vernon School District
16 schoolsElementary Schools12
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Mount Vernon
- Total Enrollment
- 6,813
- Teachers (FTE)
- 583
- District spending per student
- $35,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District has 16 schools in total — 12 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mount Vernon School District?
The average composite rating for Mount Vernon School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon School District's district-level spending was $35,486 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Vernon School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Vernon School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mount Vernon School District?
Mount Vernon Steam Academy is the highest-rated school in Mount Vernon School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Mount Vernon School District?
Across schools in Mount Vernon School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mount Vernon School District compare to other districts in New York?
Mount Vernon School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in NY
Compare Mount Vernon School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- New York City Geographic District # 2 (119)
- New York City Geographic District #10 (83)
- New York City Geographic District #31 (74)
- New York City Geographic District # 9 (69)
- New York City Geographic District #27 (63)
- New York City Geographic District #11 (62)
- Buffalo City School District (61)
- Nyc Special Schools - District 75 (59)
- New York City Geographic District #24 (57)
- New York City Geographic District #19 (52)
- New York City Geographic District #30 (52)
- New York City Geographic District # 8 (52)
- New York City Geographic District #28 (50)
- New York City Geographic District #15 (49)
- New York City Geographic District #17 (49)
- New York City Geographic District #12 (47)
- New York City Geographic District #25 (46)
- New York City Geographic District #29 (46)
- Rochester City School District (46)
- New York City Geographic District #20 (45)
- New York City Geographic District # 6 (45)
- New York City Geographic District # 3 (43)
- New York City Geographic District #13 (41)
- New York City Geographic District # 7 (41)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
Related reading
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- The New School Choice Map: Is Your State Participating in the Federal Tuition Tax Credit?data insights
- Student-Teacher Ratio by State: Complete 2026 Rankingsdata insights
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings and parent guides, free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.