Mount Vernon Junior High School

Summary:

Mount Vernon Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with 487 students, located in Mount Vernon, Indiana, which is part of the MSD Mount Vernon district. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, where it consistently outperforms the state average. However, the school also faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate and an increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Washington Middle School and Thompkins Middle School, Mount Vernon Junior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students, at 89.32%. This homogeneous student population may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it also suggests that the school could benefit from a more diverse learning environment. Additionally, the school's ranking has declined in recent years, from 126th in 2018-2019 to 157th in 2023-2024, indicating that it may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence compared to other schools in the state.

Despite the school's academic strengths, the increasing free and reduced lunch rates and higher chronic absenteeism suggest that Mount Vernon Junior High School is facing growing socioeconomic challenges within its student body. The district's investment in the school, with spending per student increasing from $10,829 in 2019-2020 to $12,633 in 2021-2022, may help address these issues, but it remains to be seen how this increased funding will translate into improved student outcomes. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure the long-term success of this school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 701 Tile Factory Rd
       Mount Vernon, IN  47620


(812) 833-2077

District: MSD Mount Vernon

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,633 Help


Students who attend Mount Vernon Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Mount Vernon High School

Feeder schools for Mount Vernon Junior High School:

Elementary:    Farmersville Elementary School
    Marrs Elementary School
    West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Vernon Junior High School ranks better than 67.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% 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 Junior High School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Mount Vernon Junior High School employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon Junior High School is $12,633.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Vernon Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon Junior High School 157th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Mount Vernon Junior High School in the ranking list.)

MSD Mount Vernon:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Mount Vernon 42nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.61 78th 222 64.9%
2005 71.06 83rd 370 77.6%
2006 68.24 107th 375 71.5%
2007 58.84 169th 382 55.8%
2008 65.39 127th 392 67.6%
2009 69.64 120th 423 71.6%
2010 69.98 116th 428 72.9%
2011 66.22 148th 451 67.2%
2012 64.09 162nd 447 63.8%
2013 68.63 131st 444 70.5%
2014 62.02 200th 470 57.4%
2015 65.84 158th 485 67.4%
2016 63.35 188th 494 61.9%
2017 68.50 135th 472 71.4%
2018 71.52 129th 473 72.7%
2019 70.27 126th 470 73.2%
2021 68.33 137th 483 71.6%
2022 60.37 187th 490 61.8%
2023 62.42 168th 489 65.6%
2024 67.02 157th 485 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mount Vernon Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1989 376 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 403 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 406 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 668 27 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 683 26 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1994 709 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 669 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 683
1996 669 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 683
1997 619 15 1 1 2 n/a n/a 4 642
1998 630 16 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1999 636 17 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2000 650 12 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 629 9 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 644
2002 689 10 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 689 10 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 652 10 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 668
2005 638 7 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2006 614 12 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 594 13 3 5 2 n/a n/a 20 637
2008 581 10 2 6 1 n/a n/a 13 613
2009 558 14 3 5 1 n/a n/a 10 591
2010 554 13 3 10 1 n/a n/a 12 593
2011 488 11 0 11 1 3 49 0 563
2012 481 7 0 12 2 0 38 0 540
2013 459 11 0 11 4 0 32 0 517
2014 450 8 0 12 1 0 21 0 492
2015 451 7 1 11 1 0 19 0 490
2016 435 7 2 10 0 0 17 0 471
2017 425 5 3 10 0 0 22 0 465
2018 450 9 1 16 1 0 18 0 495
2019 416 11 2 20 2 0 16 0 467
2020 418 11 1 23 2 0 21 0 476
2021 384 12 1 21 1 0 18 0 437
2022 416 10 0 18 1 0 20 0 465
2023 435 14 0 16 1 0 21 0 487

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 23.4 16.6 10.5
1989 390 23.3 16.7 11.3
1990 414 24.3 17.0 15
1991 420 25.8 16.2 12.6
1992 697 39.9 17.4 15.1
1993 712 41.8 17.0 15.4
1994 731 41.9 17.4 15.6
1995 683 42.2 16.2 17.4
1996 683 42.2 16.2 17.4
1997 642 42.2 15.2 11.4
1998 649 43.3 15.0 17.3
1999 656 42.3 15.5 20.9
2000 669 42.6 15.7 21.1
2001 644 43.4 14.8 22.7
2002 703 41.8 16.8 22.2
2003 703 41.8 16.8 22.2
2004 668 40.9 16.3 22.2
2005 652 41.9 15.6 25.9
2006 635 41.0 15.5 25.2
2007 637 n/a n/a 28.5
2008 613 40.7 15.1 26.3
2009 591 40.1 14.7 27
2010 593 39.1 15.1 33.2
2011 563 34.5 16.3 32.7
2012 540 37.0 14.5 37.2
2013 517 38.0 13.6 37.5
2014 492 35.0 14.0 39.8
2015 490 29.0 16.8 36.3
2016 471 29.0 16.2 41.4
2017 465 31.0 15.0 35.7
2018 495 29.0 17.0 42.2
2019 467 32.0 14.5 37.7
2020 476 32.0 14.8 40.5
2021 437 31.0 14.0 38.2
2022 465 32.0 14.5 35.5
2023 487 32.0 15.2 45.8

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 23.4 16.6 10.5
1989 390 23.3 16.7 11.3
1990 414 24.3 17.0 15
1991 420 25.8 16.2 12.6
1992 697 39.9 17.4 15.1
1993 712 41.8 17.0 15.4
1994 731 41.9 17.4 15.6
1995 683 42.2 16.2 17.4
1996 683 42.2 16.2 17.4
1997 642 42.2 15.2 11.4
1998 649 43.3 15.0 17.3
1999 656 42.3 15.5 20.9
2000 669 42.6 15.7 21.1
2001 644 43.4 14.8 22.7
2002 703 41.8 16.8 22.2
2003 703 41.8 16.8 22.2
2004 668 40.9 16.3 22.2
2005 652 41.9 15.6 25.9
2006 635 41.0 15.5 25.2
2007 637 n/a n/a 28.5
2008 613 40.7 15.1 26.3
2009 591 40.1 14.7 27
2010 593 39.1 15.1 33.2
2011 563 34.5 16.3 32.7
2012 540 37.0 14.5 37.2
2013 517 38.0 13.6 37.5
2014 492 35.0 14.0 39.8
2015 490 29.0 16.8 36.3
2016 471 29.0 16.2 41.4
2017 465 31.0 15.0 35.7
2018 495 29.0 17.0 42.2
2019 467 32.0 14.5 37.7
2020 476 32.0 14.8 40.5
2021 437 31.0 14.0 38.2
2022 465 32.0 14.5 35.5
2023 487 32.0 15.2 45.8

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 Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $638 (5.9%) $10,252 (94.1%) $10,890
2020 $511 (4.7%) $10,318 (95.3%) $10,829
2021 $692 (5.7%) $11,451 (94.3%) $12,143
2022 $1,327 (10.5%) $11,306 (89.5%) $12,633

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon Junior High 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 126th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 168th of 489 Middle schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Junior High School)49.634.8
 14.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Mount Vernon)49.634.8
 14.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Mount Vernon Junior High School)6233.7
 28.3%
   6th Grade Math (MSD Mount Vernon)6233.7
 28.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Mount Vernon Junior High School)57.428.2
 29.2%
   6th Grade Science (MSD Mount Vernon)57.428.2
 29.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Junior High School)47.142.1
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Mount Vernon)47.142.1
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Mount Vernon Junior High School)43.940.6
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (MSD Mount Vernon)43.940.6
 3.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Junior High School)54.848.5
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Mount Vernon)54.848.5
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Mount Vernon Junior High School)59.650
 9.6%
   8th Grade Math (MSD Mount Vernon)59.650
 9.6%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467487
 4.3%
African American1114
 27.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2016
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White416435
 4.6%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%45.8%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Mount Vernon Junior High School.

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

Mount Vernon Junior High School ranks 157th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mount Vernon Junior High School are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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

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