Overview

Mount Vernon Elementary School is a public school in Newark, NJ, offering Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 73 schools in The Newark Public School District.

School Rating

Mount Vernon Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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2.9
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Neighborhood

142 Mount Vernon Place
Newark, NJ 07106
School leader: Ms Serenia Farrell
(973) 374-2090
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