The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 87%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(09-10)6%
10%
Black
(09-10)80%
26%
White
(09-10)13%
57%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
78%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 87% VA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Middle School?
54 students attend Mt. Vernon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mt. Vernon Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mt. Vernon Middle School offer ?
Mt. Vernon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mt. Vernon Middle School part of?
Mt. Vernon Middle School is part of Henrico County Public Schools.
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