Mt Vernon Intermediate School serves 584 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Intermediate School?
584 students attend Mt Vernon Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mt Vernon Intermediate School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Intermediate School?
Mt Vernon Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Intermediate School offer ?
Mt Vernon Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mt Vernon Intermediate School part of?
Mt Vernon Intermediate School is part of MT Vernon Community School Corporation School District.
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