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#768 of 1,280 schools in IA
Mount Vernon High School
High School · Mount Vernon Comm School District · Mount Vernon, IA
A Mount Vernon Comm School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
731 Palisades Rd SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Math 85% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount Vernon High School score 81% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mount Vernon High School 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low65/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,667
Median home value
$279,800
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 297 | 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.
Mount Vernon Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Vernon High School is listed in Mount Vernon Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon High School is a public high school in Mount Vernon, IA, part of Mount Vernon Comm School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon High School
What grades does Mount Vernon High School serve?
Mount Vernon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Vernon High School rank in IA?
Mount Vernon High School ranks #768 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Mount Vernon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Mount Vernon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Vernon High School a charter school?
No, Mount Vernon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Vernon High School a Title I school?
No, Mount Vernon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon High School?
13.8% of students at Mount Vernon High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (319) 895-8843
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 52314)
- 6,048
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 52314; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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