Mt Vernon Place School

142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mt Vernon Place 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt Vernon Place School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Mt Vernon Place School's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
775 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt Vernon Place 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 Place School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#1702 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
26%
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31%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
46%
32%
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Black
40%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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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 Place School's ranking?
Mt Vernon Place School is ranked #1702 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mt Vernon Place School?
775 students attend Mt Vernon Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mt Vernon Place School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon Place School?
Mt Vernon Place 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 Place School offer ?
Mt Vernon Place School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mt Vernon Place School part of?
Mt Vernon Place School is part of Newark Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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