Mt Vernon Middle School

1,070 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon Middle School, located in Fortville, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub within the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. With a commitment to "maximizing potential," the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging personal growth through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on community integration and student engagement. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology, Mt. Vernon Middle School strives to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. The faculty and staff emphasize a supportive culture where students are encouraged to be collaborative, innovative, and responsible citizens, ensuring that they are well-prepared to contribute positively to the broader Fortville community and beyond.

1,070

Total Students

63.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Vernon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	803
Hispanic	56
Black	125
Asian	16
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
803 (75.0 %)
Black
125 (11.7 %)
Two or More
67 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
56 (5.2 %)
Asian
16 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Mt Vernon Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)485-3160
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,070
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 377

Grade 7 366

Grade 8 327