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#7314 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Elementary School · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, CA
A San Bernardino City Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1271 West Tenth St., San Bernardino, CA 92411
- Math 10% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Vernon Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Vernon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,457
Median home value
$318,500
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graciano Gomez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Ramona-alessandro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–3 | 0.8 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Riley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Bernardino City Unified
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #57 of 71
- District spending per student
- $21,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Vernon Elementary is listed in San Bernardino City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Vernon Elementary
Mt. Vernon Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,314 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Vernon Elementary
What grades does Mt. Vernon Elementary serve?
Mt. Vernon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Elementary?
Mt. Vernon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in CA?
Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks #7,314 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. Vernon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Vernon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt. Vernon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Vernon Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. Vernon Elementary a charter school?
No, Mt. Vernon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Vernon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mt. Vernon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Vernon Elementary?
94.1% of students at Mt. Vernon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (909) 388-6400
- Area population (ZIP 92411)
- 27,157
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92411; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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