- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Vernon, OH
Mount Vernon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391001201357
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Mount Vernon, OH.
School address
District: Mount Vernon City · Ohio
NCES ID 391001201357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mount Vernon Middle School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 391001201357 · Mount Vernon, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 16.1:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (944 students)
Mount Vernon Middle School held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
944 students
- This school
Mount Vernon Middle School
787 students
- Twin Oak Eleme 371
Twin Oak Elementary School
371 students
- Pleasant Stree 329
Pleasant Street Elementary School
329 students
- Columbia Eleme 244
Columbia Elementary School
244 students
- Dan Emmett Ele 244
Dan Emmett Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Mount Vernon Middle School reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon Middle School compares
Mount Vernon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Mount Vernon Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon City reports $13,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Vernon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Street Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dan Emmett Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon Middle School
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has 787 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Vernon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Vernon Middle School?
38.3% of students at Mount Vernon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon Middle School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon Middle School?
Mount Vernon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Vernon Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Mount Vernon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon City?
Besides Mount Vernon Middle School, Mount Vernon City also operates Mount Vernon High School (944 students), Twin Oak Elementary School (371 students), and Pleasant Street Elementary School (329 students). See the Mount Vernon City district page for the complete list.