Mount Vernon Middle School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 227 m 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
Washington Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
543 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Middle School Mount Vernon, Iowa | Washington Elementary School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 239 | #52 of 654 |
| National rank | #709 of 15,369 | #1485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 425 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 85.4).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 19.5%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Washington Elementary School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 425.
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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (87.5 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 Washington Elementary School?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Middle School: 425. Washington Elementary School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Middle School and Washington Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Mount Vernon Middle School is 37th of 239 and Washington Elementary School is 52nd of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).