Serving 522 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 522 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
What is Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1926 out of 2,201 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
522 students attend Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1, 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?
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)
- Posted by Parent - Sophia
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 522 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
