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#846 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 46% in state
Mount Vernon JR High School
Middle School · Msd Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IN
A Msd Mount Vernon middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Tile Factory Rd, Mount Vernon, IN 47620
- Math 43% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Vernon JR High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Vernon JR 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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
$74,869
Median home value
$215,600
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Msd Mount Vernon
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Vernon JR High School is listed in MSD Mount Vernon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Vernon JR High School
Mount Vernon JR High School is a public middle school in Mount Vernon, IN, part of Msd Mount Vernon, serving approximately 513 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon JR High School
What grades does Mount Vernon JR High School serve?
Mount Vernon JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon JR High School?
Mount Vernon JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon JR High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Vernon JR High School rank in IN?
Mount Vernon JR High School ranks #846 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mount Vernon JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon JR High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Vernon JR High School a charter school?
No, Mount Vernon JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Vernon JR High School a Title I school?
No, Mount Vernon JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon JR High School?
41.7% of students at Mount Vernon JR 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Posey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (812) 833-2077
- Area population (ZIP 47620)
- 12,533
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47620; 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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