Summary:
In zip code 75457, there is one elementary school, Mt Vernon Elementary, serving grades PK through 4 in Mount Vernon, Texas, as part of the Mount Vernon Independent School District (Isd).
Mt Vernon Elementary has experienced a significant decline in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping from the 89th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 55th percentile in 2025-2026. This "rank cliff" is driven by a sharp drop in 3rd-grade test scores, with 3rd-grade Reading proficiency falling to 39.29% (below the state average of 51.08%) and 3rd-grade Math proficiency dropping to 34.41% (below the state average of 44.33%). In contrast, 4th graders performed well, especially in Math where 61.48% were proficient compared to the state average of 49.28%. The school serves 641 students, with 61.62% eligible for free or reduced lunch, and has a student-teacher ratio of 14.5.
A standout strength is the school's Spanish Reading program, where 3rd-grade proficiency reached 66.67%—more than double the state average of 28.3%. This suggests effective support for English Language Learners. However, the declining overall performance, particularly in 3rd grade, indicates a need for targeted interventions. The school spends $10,159 per student, and the district is ranked 283 out of 951 in Texas (70th percentile). Parents should note the stark contrast between the struggling 3rd-grade cohort and the stronger 4th-grade results, which may point to specific instructional or cohort-related challenges.
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