Mount Vernon Middle School

Summary:

Mount Vernon Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Mount Vernon, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 397 students. The school is part of the Mount Vernon Community School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Vernon Middle School consistently ranks among the top 10 middle schools in Iowa, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 9th out of 337 Iowa middle schools, outperforming the state average in all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's student proficiency rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 82.2% to 92.2% in English Language Arts and 85% to 93.9% in Mathematics, well above the state averages.

While the student population at Mount Vernon Middle School is predominantly White, the school has a relatively diverse student body compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Harding Middle School, Wilson Middle School, and Franklin Middle School, which have lower academic performance and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Mount Vernon Middle School's consistent academic excellence and well-rounded educational experience make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 525 Palisades Road SW
       Mount Vernon, IA  52314


(319) 895-6254

District: Mount Vernon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,017 Help


Students who attend Mount Vernon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mount Vernon High School

Feeder schools for Mount Vernon Middle School:

Elementary:    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Vernon Middle School ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon Middle School is $12,017.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Vernon Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon Middle School 9th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Mount Vernon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Mount Vernon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon Community School District 23rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 76.14 48th 349 86.2%
2013 69.95 71st 350 79.7%
2014 76.80 40th 337 88.1%
2015 80.40 34th 349 90.3%
2016 90.42 4th 343 98.8%
2017 85.60 9th 327 97.2%
2018 83.69 17th 318 94.7%
2019 80.51 36th 342 89.5%
2021 89.60 10th 324 96.9%
2022 88.57 10th 337 97.0%
2023 88.41 7th 334 97.9%
2024 89.65 9th 337 97.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mount Vernon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1989 184 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1990 197 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1991 207 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1992 229 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1993 230 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1994 234 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1995 274 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 274 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 264 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 276 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1999 273 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 262 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2001 277 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 281 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 281 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 291 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 290 6 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 266 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 260 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 336 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 341 5 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 357 6 5 1 1 0 2 0 372
2011 367 8 4 4 0 0 1 0 384
2012 393 5 4 4 0 0 8 0 414
2013 394 4 4 6 1 0 3 0 412
2014 383 3 5 11 0 0 6 0 408
2015 358 1 7 10 0 0 6 0 382
2016 368 2 7 15 0 0 7 0 399
2017 370 4 3 16 0 0 12 0 405
2018 383 6 3 14 0 0 13 0 419
2019 409 11 2 9 0 0 16 0 447
2020 409 6 2 9 0 0 15 0 441
2021 394 5 2 6 0 0 20 0 427
2022 387 9 2 7 0 0 27 0 432
2023 354 4 4 11 0 0 21 3 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Vernon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 188 10.7 17.5 8
1989 187 10.7 17.4 8.6
1990 202 10.7 18.8 9.4
1991 209 10.7 19.5 9.6
1992 232 13.0 17.8 9.5
1993 231 13.1 17.6 10
1994 236 13.5 17.5 6.8
1995 280 14.7 19.0 7.9
1996 280 14.7 19.0 7.9
1997 270 15.7 17.2 8.5
1998 281 16.2 17.3 6.8
1999 275 0.0 0.0 12.7
2000 267 16.4 16.3 12.4
2001 286 15.9 18.0 12.2
2002 288 16.0 18.0 14.6
2003 288 16.0 18.0 14.6
2004 298 19.9 15.0 15.8
2005 300 17.6 17.0 14
2006 277 19.3 14.4 13.4
2007 267 19.2 13.9 12
2008 345 20.9 16.5 14.5
2009 357 21.9 16.3 15.1
2010 372 25.1 14.8 16.9
2011 384 23.8 16.1 17.4
2012 414 25.6 16.1 16.2
2013 412 26.0 15.7 15
2014 408 27.4 14.8 17.4
2015 382 30.0 12.7 16.8
2016 399 28.0 14.2 14
2017 405 28.0 14.4 11.1
2018 419 27.6 15.1 14.1
2019 447 27.6 16.1 15.2
2020 441 26.7 16.4 13.2
2021 427 27.5 15.4 16.6
2022 432 25.5 16.9 17.4
2023 397 26.0 15.2 17.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Vernon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 188 10.7 17.5 8
1989 187 10.7 17.4 8.6
1990 202 10.7 18.8 9.4
1991 209 10.7 19.5 9.6
1992 232 13.0 17.8 9.5
1993 231 13.1 17.6 10
1994 236 13.5 17.5 6.8
1995 280 14.7 19.0 7.9
1996 280 14.7 19.0 7.9
1997 270 15.7 17.2 8.5
1998 281 16.2 17.3 6.8
1999 275 0.0 0.0 12.7
2000 267 16.4 16.3 12.4
2001 286 15.9 18.0 12.2
2002 288 16.0 18.0 14.6
2003 288 16.0 18.0 14.6
2004 298 19.9 15.0 15.8
2005 300 17.6 17.0 14
2006 277 19.3 14.4 13.4
2007 267 19.2 13.9 12
2008 345 20.9 16.5 14.5
2009 357 21.9 16.3 15.1
2010 372 25.1 14.8 16.9
2011 384 23.8 16.1 17.4
2012 414 25.6 16.1 16.2
2013 412 26.0 15.7 15
2014 408 27.4 14.8 17.4
2015 382 30.0 12.7 16.8
2016 399 28.0 14.2 14
2017 405 28.0 14.4 11.1
2018 419 27.6 15.1 14.1
2019 447 27.6 16.1 15.2
2020 441 26.7 16.4 13.2
2021 427 27.5 15.4 16.6
2022 432 25.5 16.9 17.4
2023 397 26.0 15.2 17.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (4.3%) $11,501 (95.7%) $12,017

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 334 Middle schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School)80.286.2
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)80.286.2
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School)87.978.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)87.978.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School)8291.1
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)8291.1
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School)78.487.1
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)78.487.1
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School)90.286
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)90.286
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School)85.386
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)85.386
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Middle School)76.891.6
 14.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)76.891.6
 14.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Middle School)83.992.5
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)83.992.5
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447397
 11.2%
African American114
 63.6%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White409354
 13.4%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%17.4%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon Middle School

Students at Mount Vernon Middle School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Mount Vernon Middle School.

Students who attend Mount Vernon Middle School usually go on to attend Mount Vernon High School

Yes! Mount Vernon Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 337 Iowa middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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