MOUNT VERNON JR HIGH SCHOOL

Mount Vernon Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MSD Mount Vernon school district, located in Mount Vernon, IN with about 495 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Mount Vernon Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mount Vernon Junior High School, located at 701 Tile Factory Road in Mount Vernon, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing the transition from elementary education to high school readiness. By prioritizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Mount Vernon Junior High places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Posey County to cultivate a supportive environment where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure student success. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to local values, the institution strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens within the Mount Vernon community and beyond.

For more information, contact Mount Vernon Jr High School at (812) 833-2077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.