Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2136 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
21%
32%
Black
77%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2136 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
504 students attend Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School part of?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2020
I love this school. Especially my son's 1st grade teacher; Ms Mia Appling. She is very thorough with the kids. With her help, my son can read and make sentences independently. I appreciate her and the school. Ms. Sophia (Ike's mom)
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