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#1791 of 2,221 schools in MO

Mount Vernon Intermediate

Elementary School · Mt. Vernon R-v · Mount Vernon, MO

A Mt. Vernon R-v elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

260 W HWY 174, Mount Vernon, MO 65712

  • Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,584
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Mount Vernon Intermediate score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Vernon Intermediate 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,829/100K

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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

$61,832

Median home value

$208,000

Median rent

$687/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mt. Vernon R-v

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$10,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Vernon Intermediate is listed in MT. VERNON R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Vernon Intermediate

Mount Vernon Intermediate is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, MO, part of Mt. Vernon R-v, serving approximately 299 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,791 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Vernon Intermediate

What grades does Mount Vernon Intermediate serve?

Mount Vernon Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Mount Vernon Intermediate?

Mount Vernon Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Intermediate is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Vernon Intermediate rank in MO?

Mount Vernon Intermediate ranks #1,791 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Mount Vernon Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Vernon Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon Intermediate has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mount Vernon Intermediate a charter school?

No, Mount Vernon Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mount Vernon Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Mount Vernon Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon Intermediate?

53.8% of students at Mount Vernon Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 65712)
8,910
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
35.3
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 65712; 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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