Mount Vernon Independent School District (Isd)

The Mount Vernon Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a mix of White, Hispanic, and African American students. Overall, the schools in the district demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout successes and areas for improvement.

Mt Vernon Elementary is a consistently high-performing school, with strong proficiency rates on STAAR reading and math tests that exceed state averages. The school is ranked in the top 522 out of 4,675 elementary schools in Texas and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Mt Vernon Middle has seen a decline in its ranking in recent years, struggling in areas like 8th-grade math and social studies, and could benefit from additional support.

Mt Vernon High School stands out for its impressive 95.9% four-year graduation rate and low 0.6% dropout rate, significantly outperforming state averages. The high school also demonstrates strong performance on STAAR EOC tests, with proficiency rates exceeding the state in several subject areas. However, the district as a whole serves a population with a relatively high level of economic need, with 63-72% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.