Mount Vernon

mtvernonms.wcpss.net/

70 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mount Vernon Middle School, located on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh, is a specialized magnet school within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Unlike traditional neighborhood middle schools, Mount Vernon operates on an "optional" enrollment model, specifically designed to serve students who thrive in a smaller, highly personalized learning environment. The school is known for its intimate community feel, which allows teachers to build strong, individualized relationships with students and provide a more focused academic experience.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes project-based learning and collaborative instruction, aiming to foster critical thinking and student engagement. Because of its smaller student body, Mount Vernon is often a preferred choice for families looking for an alternative to larger, comprehensive middle schools, as it provides a structured yet flexible setting that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. Prospective families are generally required to participate in an application or lottery process through the Wake County magnet program to secure a seat at the school.

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

2.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Vernon
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	15
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Black
32 (45.7%)
White
16 (22.9%)
Hispanic
15 (21.4%)
Two or More
5 (7.1%)
Asian
2 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)233-4313
Website:	http://mtvernonms.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 3

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mount Vernon
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	2
Grade 2	1
Grade 3	2
Grade 4	3
Grade 5	3
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mount Vernon
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	29	41.4%
Male	41	58.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)