Mount Vernon Middle School

Mount Vernon Comm School District
525 Palisades Road SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
397 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Mount Vernon Middle School, located in the small, community-oriented town of Mount Vernon, Iowa, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Mount Vernon Community School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prioritizes the transition from elementary to high school. By emphasizing both core curriculum and personal development, the middle school aims to equip students with the essential skills, character, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement and the cultivation of a tight-knit school culture. Students at Mount Vernon Middle School have access to a variety of clubs, athletics, and fine arts programs that encourage them to explore their interests and build collaborative relationships with their peers. Supported by the district's commitment to educational excellence and community involvement, the school serves as a central hub for student growth, reflecting the values of the surrounding Mount Vernon area.
397
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    354 (89.8 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (5.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mount Vernon Comm School District
Phone: (319)895-6254
Website: http://www.mvcsd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 87
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Solon Middle School
Solon Comm School District
345 Students
1775 Racine Ave.
Solon, IA 52333 (9.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th