Mt Vernon Middle

Mt Vernon Middle serves 482 students in grades 5 through 8 in the rural community of Mount Vernon, Texas. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2 to 1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 76th percentile among Texas middle schools at #2073 out of 8598 schools statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 57% achieving proficiency or above, while 44% of students meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Mt Vernon Middle draws from a stable community where the median household income reaches $70,192 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 7.2%. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of educational backgrounds, with 29% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and median home values around $212,200.

Located on Texas Highway 37, the school serves families in Franklin County's remote rural setting, providing middle school education in a close-knit community environment where students can benefit from smaller class sizes and the personal connections that often characterize rural schools.

Located in a rural area, Mt Vernon Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.