Middle Schools in MSD Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Junior High School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the MSD Mount Vernon school district. With a total enrollment of 513 students, the school faces some academic challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate and lower proficiency scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to district and state averages.

Mount Vernon Junior High School's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is higher than the state average, which could be an area of concern. The school's academic performance is also mixed, with ELA proficiency rates ranging from 33.55% in 7th grade to 40.65% in 8th grade, and Math proficiency rates ranging from 37.01% in 8th grade to 47.34% in 6th grade. These scores are generally lower than the district averages, suggesting room for improvement in student learning outcomes.

Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7 to 1, which could indicate smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $12,754 is higher than the national average, though it's unclear how this funding is allocated and whether it is effectively improving student performance. Overall, the data suggests that the Mount Vernon Junior High School faces some academic hurdles, but with targeted strategies and resources, the school may be able to enhance student learning and achievement.