Serving 605 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 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT. VERNON AVENUE SCHOOL serves a central attendance zone in Irvington, NJ, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in the area can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with most living about half a mile away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building our community one student at a time
School Rankings
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1920 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1920 out of 2,184 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
605 students attend Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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