Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School vs Spring Garden School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Spring Garden School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students
| Measure | Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey | Spring Garden School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1361 of 1,479 | #506 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40790 of 50,301 | #5637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 605 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 67% |
| city | Irvington | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Garden School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 26.4).
- •Spring Garden School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 20%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 63%).
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.4).
- •Spring Garden School is the larger school with 606 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 Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School better than Spring Garden School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Garden School ranks higher (78.9 vs 26.4 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 Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School and Spring Garden School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School: 605. Spring Garden School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School and Spring Garden School rank in New Jersey?
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is 1361st of 1,479 and Spring Garden School is 506th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).