Vernon Middle School

Vernon Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the mid-size suburb of Marion, Iowa. Serving students from fifth through eighth grade, Vernon has an enrollment of 621 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 with 43 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school’s setting provides a supportive community atmosphere for its diverse group of learners.

Vernon Middle School focuses on the overall development of each student, offering a solid educational foundation in core subjects such as English language arts and reading, where 72% of students are proficient or above; math, with 74% meeting proficiency standards; and science, where 69% of students excel. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is currently at 4.4 out of 10, indicating that while there may be room for academic growth, Vernon Middle School continues to work hard to meet the needs of its students. Vernon Middle School is situated in a suburb where families and community members are actively involved in supporting local education initiatives, fostering an environment that encourages student success both inside and outside the classroom.