Excellent
#209 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 16% in state
Mount Vernon Middle School
Middle School · Mount Vernon Comm School District · Mount Vernon, IA
A Mount Vernon Comm School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 Palisades Road SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Math 91% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Vernon Middle School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 38 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mount Vernon Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mount Vernon Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Middle School is listed in Mount Vernon Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Vernon Middle School
Mount Vernon Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Vernon, IA, part of Mount Vernon Comm School District, serving approximately 403 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon Middle School
What grades does Mount Vernon Middle School serve?
Mount Vernon Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Vernon Middle School rank in IA?
Mount Vernon Middle School ranks #209 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Mount Vernon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon Middle School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Vernon Middle School a charter school?
No, Mount Vernon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Vernon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mount Vernon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon Middle School?
16.1% of students at Mount Vernon Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (319) 895-6254
- 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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