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#1445 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 42% in state
Mount Vernon Middle School
Middle School · Mount Vernon City · Mount Vernon, OH
A Mount Vernon City middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
302 Yellow Jacket Drive, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Vernon Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Vernon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,044
Median home value
$199,000
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43050; 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 City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Vernon Middle School is listed in Mount Vernon City; 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, OH, part of Mount Vernon City, serving approximately 836 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 836 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School is 15.8:1. 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 OH?
Mount Vernon Middle School ranks #1,445 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mount Vernon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
50.5% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 836
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (740) 392-6867
- Area population (ZIP 43050)
- 30,360
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 43050; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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