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#668 of 1,280 schools in IA
Vernon Middle School
Middle School · Marion Independent School District · Marion, IA
A Marion Independent School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1350 4th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302
- Math 79% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernon Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where 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 88Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$87,463
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–6 | 2.4 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Cedar Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Harding Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 695 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion Independent School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernon Middle School is listed in Marion Independent School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon Middle School
Vernon Middle School is a public middle school in Marion, IA, part of Marion Independent School District, serving approximately 621 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon Middle School
What grades does Vernon Middle School serve?
Vernon Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Vernon Middle School?
Vernon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon Middle School rank in IA?
Vernon Middle School ranks #668 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Vernon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Vernon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vernon Middle School a charter school?
No, Vernon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vernon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon Middle School?
39.9% of students at 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
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (319) 377-9401
- Area population (ZIP 52302)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 52302; 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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