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Mount Vernon School District 80

2710 North St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-2317
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mount Vernon School District 80 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,491 students in Mount Vernon School District 80. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Mount Vernon School District 80 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
1,491 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mount Vernon School District 80, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#837 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
27%
9%
30%
29%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
29%
17%
% White
49%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,401 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,019
$22,430
Spending / Student
$20,401
$21,668

Best Mount Vernon School District 80 51爆料s (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 30th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8068
Gr: K-3 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Zadok Casey Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
623 S 34th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8064
Gr: 4-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
301 S 17th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Gr: PK | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mount Vernon School District 80?
Mount Vernon School District 80 manages 4 public schools serving 1,491 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon School District 80?
Mount Vernon School District 80 is ranked #838 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon School District 80?
49% of Mount Vernon School District 80 students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon School District 80?
Mount Vernon School District 80 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Vernon School District 80's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,401 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,491 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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