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Mt. Vernon Treatment Center

500 State Dr
Mount Vernon, MO 65712

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Mt. Vernon Treatment Center serves 26 students in grades 6-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 26 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: 11-19% (Btm 50% in MO)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mt. Vernon Treatment Center's student population of 26 students has grown by 44% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center
8	2
9	8
10	9
11	4
12	3

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Total Students

26 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2000-2025)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center
2025	26
2024	45
2023	34
2022	25
2021	18
2019	28
2018	28
2017	28
2016	27
2015	24
2014	35
2013	32
2012	35
2011	33
2010	26
2009	30
2008	36
2007	28
2006	25
2005	27
2004	32
2003	33
2002	32
2001	30
2000	25

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Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2001-2025)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center
2025	4
2024	4
2023	4
2022	4
2021	4
2020	4
2019	4
2018	5
2017	5
2016	4
2015	4
2014	3
2013	4
2012	4
2011	5
2010	4
2009	4
2008	4
2007	1
2006	2
2005	3
2004	4
2003	4
2002	4
2001	3

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Year Founded

1905

Colors

Blue and Gold

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School Motto

Protecting the integrity of public assistance programs by combating fraud, waste and abuse.

School Rankings

The of Mt. Vernon Treatment Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (MO)

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2000-2025)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Missouri	Division Of Youth Service School District
2025	7:1	12:1
2024	11:1	13:1	7:1
2023	9:1	13:1	7:1
2022	6:1	13:1	6:1
2021	5:1	14:1	4:1
2019	7:1	14:1	5:1
2018	6:1	14:1	6:1
2017	6:1	14:1	6:1
2016	7:1	14:1	7:1
2015	6:1	14:1	6:1
2014	12:1	14:1	7:1
2013	8:1	14:1	6:1
2012	9:1	15:1	7:1
2011	7:1	14:1	7:1
2010	6:1	14:1	8:1
2009	8:1	14:1	8:1
2008	10:1	14:1	8:1
2007	28:1	15:1	12:1
2006	13:1	14:1	6:1
2005	9:1	15:1	8:1
2004	8:1	15:1	7:1
2003	8:1	15:1	8:1
2002	8:1	15:1	9:1
2001	10:1	15:1	10:1
2000	8:1	15:1	7:1

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Black

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Missouri	Division Of Youth Service School District
2024	16%	15%	28%
2023	3%	15%	28%
2022	12%	15%	32%
2021	17%	15%	37%
2019	14%	16%	32%
2018	14%	16%	41%
2017	14%	16%	41%
2016	19%	16%	39%
2015	12%	16%	37%
2014	26%	16%	36%
2012	23%	17%	34%
2011	9%	17%	34%
2010	12%	18%	37%
2009	10%	18%	37%
2008	25%	18%	36%
2007	7%	18%	40%
2006	16%	18%	37%
2005	7%	18%	37%
2004	6%	18%	36%
2003	15%	18%	40%
2002	6%	18%	34%

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White

81%

67%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Missouri	Division Of Youth Service School District
2024	71%	68%	66%
2023	91%	69%	66%
2022	88%	69%	67%
2021	83%	70%	62%
2019	86%	71%	67%
2018	83%	72%	57%
2017	83%	72%	57%
2016	75%	72%	60%
2015	88%	73%	61%
2014	65%	73%	61%
2013	100%	74%	66%
2012	68%	74%	62%
2011	85%	75%	66%
2010	88%	76%	62%
2009	90%	76%	62%
2008	75%	76%	63%
2007	93%	76%	60%
2006	84%	77%	63%
2005	93%	77%	63%
2004	94%	78%	63%
2003	82%	78%	59%
2002	94%	79%	66%
2001	90%	79%	68%
2000	92%	80%	68%
1999	86%	81%	70%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2023-2024)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Missouri	Division Of Youth Service School District
2024	13%	6%	4%
2023	6%	6%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.52

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2025)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Missouri	Division Of Youth Service School District
2025	0.32	0.52
2024	0.46	0.51	0.48
2023	0.17	0.50	0.49
2022	0.21	0.50	0.45
2021	0.29	0.48	0.48
2019	0.24	0.47	0.46
2018	0.29	0.45	0.51
2017	0.29	0.45	0.51
2016	0.40	0.46	0.49
2015	0.21	0.44	0.49
2014	0.50	0.44	0.50
2012	0.48	0.42	0.50
2011	0.27	0.41	0.46
2010	0.21	0.39	0.49
2009	0.18	0.39	0.48
2008	0.38	0.39	0.47
2007	0.13	0.39	0.49
2006	0.27	0.37	0.48
2005	0.13	0.38	0.47
2004	0.11	0.36	0.48
2003	0.31	0.36	0.49
2002	0.11	0.35	0.46
2001	0.19	0.35	0.44
2000	0.15	0.33	0.45
1999	0.24	0.32	0.43

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11-19%

90%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Missouri	Division Of Youth Service School District
2023	15%	90%	24%
2022	50%	90%	52%
2020	50%	90%	51%
2019	50%	90%	32%
2018	50%	90%	38%
2017	50%	89%	46%
2016	50%	90%	35%
2012	50%	86%	37%
2011	50%	82%	35%

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Eligible for

88%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)
Year	Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Missouri	Division Of Youth Service School District
2025	88%	43%
2024	93%	42%	85%
2023	91%	41%	83%
2022	88%	40%	83%
2021	83%	43%	82%
2019	89%	44%	83%
2018	89%	44%	77%
2017	89%	44%	77%
2016	88%	44%	81%
2015	87%	44%	82%
2014	91%	42%	87%
2013	91%	38%	84%
2012	91%	38%	82%
2011	91%	37%	85%
2010	88%	36%	79%
2008	92%	32%	79%
2007	89%	31%	84%

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School District Name

Division Of Youth Service School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Mt. Vernon Treatment Center?

The graduation rate of Mt. Vernon Treatment Center is 11-19%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Mt. Vernon Treatment Center?

26 students attend Mt. Vernon Treatment Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Mt. Vernon Treatment Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Vernon Treatment Center?

Mt. Vernon Treatment Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.

What grades does Mt. Vernon Treatment Center offer ?

Mt. Vernon Treatment Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Mt. Vernon Treatment Center part of?

Mt. Vernon Treatment Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 26 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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