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
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
