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Mt Vernon Intermediate School (Closed 2018)

501 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 251 students in grades 5-6, Mt Vernon Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
90%
78%
(16-17)
76%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Intermediate School?
251 students attend Mt Vernon Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mt Vernon Intermediate School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Intermediate School?
Mt Vernon Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Intermediate School offer ?
Mt Vernon Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mt Vernon Intermediate School part of?
Mt Vernon Intermediate School is part of Mount Vernon Independent School District.

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