Mount Vernon Middle School vs Solon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
425 students
Solon Middle School
Solon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Middle School Mount Vernon, Iowa | Solon Middle School Solon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 239 | #1 of 239 |
| National rank | #709 of 15,369 | #75 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 87% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Solon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 85.4).
- •Solon Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 15.8%).
- •Solon Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.7).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 320.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Vernon Middle School better than Solon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Solon Middle School ranks higher (94.1 vs 85.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mount Vernon Middle School and Solon Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Solon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Middle School: 425. Solon Middle School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Middle School and Solon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Mount Vernon Middle School is 37th of 239 and Solon Middle School is 1st of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).