Florence Avenue Elementary School vs Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
694 students
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
| Measure | Florence Avenue Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey | Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 1,479 | #1361 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #45587 of 50,301 | #40790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 694 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | Irvington | Irvington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 18.8).
- •Florence Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Florence Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 86.6%).
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.8).
- •Florence Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 605.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Florence Avenue Elementary School better than Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 18.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Florence Avenue Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Irvington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Avenue Elementary School: 694. Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Avenue Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is 1453rd of 1,479 and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is 1361st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).