For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,563 students in Mount Vernon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mount Vernon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
1,563 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Vernon Independent School District, which is ranked #399 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#402 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
63%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,839 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,309
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,839
$14,117
Best Mount Vernon Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9700
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9500
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9500
Gr: PK-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9800
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon Independent School District?
Mount Vernon Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,563 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon Independent School District?
Mount Vernon Independent School District is ranked #399 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon Independent School District?
63% of Mount Vernon Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Independent School District?
Mount Vernon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mount Vernon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,839 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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