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#40 of 77 private schools in UT
Mount Vernon Academy
School · Murray, UT
A private school in Murray, UT serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
240 E 5600 S, Murray, UT 84107
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in UT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in UT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mount Vernon Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murray), 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
$73,469
Median home value
$426,000
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,732 | Compare → |
| Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Wasatch Canyons Academy at Primary Childrens HospPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 2–12 | 2.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Granite Connection HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 513 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Vernon Academy is listed in Murray, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount Vernon Academy
Mount Vernon Academy is a private school in Murray, UT, serving approximately 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon Academy
What grades does Mount Vernon Academy serve?
Mount Vernon Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Academy?
Mount Vernon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Vernon Academy rank in UT?
Mount Vernon Academy ranks #40 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is Mount Vernon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Vernon Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount Vernon Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mount Vernon Academy a religious school?
No, Mount Vernon Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 266-5521
- Area population (ZIP 84107)
- 37,548
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 84107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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