MT VERNON MIDDLE

MOUNT VERNON ISD
505 TEXAS HWY 37
MOUNT VERNON, TX 75457
456 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Mount Vernon Middle School is a public school located in Mount Vernon, Texas, serving students within the Mount Vernon Independent School District. Situated on Texas Highway 37, the school serves as a central hub for the community's middle-grade education, typically encompassing grades 6 through 8. As part of a smaller school district, the campus is known for fostering a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Vernon ISD, which focuses on providing rigorous instruction, promoting extracurricular participation, and preparing students for the transition to high school. Students at Mount Vernon Middle typically have access to a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and athletic programs designed to engage them in a supportive learning community. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, or academic resources, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.mtvernonisd.net.
456
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    301 (66.0%)
  • Hispanic
    116 (25.4%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.2%)
  • Black
    14 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MOUNT VERNON ISD
Phone: (903)537-9700
Website: http://www.mtvernonisd.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 252
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 5 107
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 137
Grade 8 114
Gender Ratio