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Mt Vernon Elementary School

2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 199 students in grades 3-5, Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mt Vernon Elementary School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mt Vernon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#750 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mt Vernon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt Vernon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt Vernon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School?
199 students attend Mt Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mt Vernon Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Elementary School?
Mt Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Mt Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Vernon Elementary School part of?
Mt Vernon Elementary School is part of Elizabeth Forward School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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