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Mount Vernon Avenue School

Public | PK-5 | 732 students

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1 star

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Posted September 1, 2011

I have two kids, who graduated from this school and truly disliked attending it. Out of their entire staff there was only about four teachers that they liked, When it was time for my third child to attend Mt.Vernon he refused, but he had no choice. After the fourth grade I had to remove him. The school isn't challenging at all, they put to many kids in one classroom, and there is no space in this school at all. After the school's change in principal everything just got even worse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2011

After four years, its time to move on. My daughter has complained about being bored in class for the past two years. The work has either been non-existent or not challenging enough. Kindergarten and 1st grade, I had no complaints but 2nd and 3rd I supplemented heavily at home.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
34%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students40%
Female48%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Special educationn/a
General education43%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students64%
Female65%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
General education66%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant64%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students26%
Female23%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity26%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged26%
Special educationn/a
General education27%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant26%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students46%
Female43%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity45%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged45%
Special educationn/a
General education43%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant46%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant83%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students36%
Female31%
Male41%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged35%
Special educationn/a
General education40%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant36%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 95% 17%
Hispanic 5% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
White 0% 54%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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54 Mt Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Phone: (973) 399-6874

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