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Mount Vernon Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 682 students

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3 stars

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2012:
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Posted May 9, 2013

We love MVE! This is our first year and it has exceeded my expectations. The entire staff is dedicated to making this school a success:) Children and their education is #1 at MVE and you can tell!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2012

Our grandson has been at MVES since first grade and will be in the fifth grade this next year....a senior. This has been a great experience for him. As in any school there will always be a bully, the situation that involved our grandson was quickly taken care. The teachers are amazing and care for the students. The principal is awesome and works hard for everyone. From the Principal to the janitor, this school rates a five star and we are anxious to be threr for our grandson's graduating class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2012

I had one child here K-5 and I have my second child now getting ready to enter 3rd grade so I have 7 years of working with this school and I have no complaints whatsoever. I am NOT a "highclass" parent and both of my children have had positive experiences with this school. ALL of our teachers have been amazing and helpful and seemed excited to be there. I've only met the principal and couple of times but she seems fine. I hope that this becomming a charter school will only help and not harm what Mt Vernon is. I look froward to seeing what the future hold for us here at this precious school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

My son had his first year in Elementary School here and we couldn't be more pleased. The teacher's here seem to love their jobs and are truely dedicated to helping these kids learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

It has some of the best teachers in the state of GA!!!! They are passionate about teaching our kids, not only from a educational standpoint but also about life lessons
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2009

I went to this school the first year it opened. Now my child is a student here. Over all it is average, my child has had issues with a bully several times. The school does tend to give its all to the 'higher class' students and tends to let others to struggle. I would like to see more effort put in to keep things equal among all students. If your child lacks self esteam do not even consider this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2008

i worked with this school for 8 years as sub and after school worker i loved my kids and teachers was very helpful with my kids which is grown now and i no longer work because of disably now but i love the smiles from the kids and watching them grow up ..iam greatful to have worked here and to love the kids...mrs ivey..


Posted January 19, 2008

We started at Mount Vernon Last year. I was excited when I saw that the teacher's would spend so much one on one time with the students. My son's teacher could tell me things about him that I didn't know. Wow! The principal, the students are awesome, and I totally agree with the manners issue. That is something that is very important to me and I have found some terrific kids with great ethics throughout the entire school. You cannot be disappointed here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2006

Before moving to Gainesville in August 2004, we were unaware of the true quality in which lies in the Hall County School System. We moved from Savannah where our daughter was in a private school and wanted to have the same style learning environment for her after the move. We utilized this website to narrow down our search for a school district to purchase our home. We found out really quickly what a great choice we made. After two months in this great public school, our daughter was ahead of her previous classroom work in Savannah. We have been thrilled with the amount of parental involvement and the 'family' environment created. The children are learning more than school work. They are learning moral values such as manners and it is evident of this walking down the hall. The environment is open and inviting. We love it and will never change!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2005

I worked for the Hall County YMCA After-School Program at Mt. Vernon. I was very impressed with administration, teachers, and the custodian staff. The students seemed to always being smiling in the hall and that says a lot about a school. Many different extra curricular programs were also offered to the students. I have only heard great things about Mt. Vernon from the parents. I would recommend this school completely.
—Submitted by Jennifer Edge, a staff


Posted February 18, 2005

I went to this school and I loved this school. the teachers really cared and helped me through out the years that I went to Mount Vernon. In 3rd Grade I found out that I had ADD if it wasn't for this school I would never be where I'm at now!
—Submitted by Megan Walker, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

110 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

110 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

110 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

124 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

124 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

124 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
99%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 46%
Hispanic 7% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 3%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 25%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 9%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4844 Jim Hood Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
Phone: (770) 983-1759

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