Top Rankings
MSD Mount Vernon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,061 students in MSD Mount Vernon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in MSD Mount Vernon School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,061 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MSD Mount Vernon School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,498 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,985 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,498
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,985
$12,815
Best MSD Mount Vernon School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marrs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Hwy 62 E
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4065 Hwy 69 S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 W 4th St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Harriett St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tile Factory Rd
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,061 students.
What is the rank of MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District is ranked #106 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Mount Vernon School District?
90% of MSD Mount Vernon School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Mount Vernon School District?
MSD Mount Vernon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Mount Vernon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,985 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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