South Mountain Elementary School vs Mt Vernon Place School
South Mountain Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.7/10. In math proficiency, South Mountain Elementary School leads at 63.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Mountain Elementary School
S. Orange, NJ
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
650 students
Mt Vernon Place School
Newark, NJ
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
878 students
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| Metric | South Mountain Elementary School | Mt Vernon Place School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 5.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.6 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 4.2% | 72.8% |
| Environment Score | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| State Rank | #400 of 2,466 | #1,135 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 84th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Mountain Elementary School | Mt Vernon Place School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% | 40.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 66.0% | 50.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | S. Orange (07079) | Newark (07106) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $184,769 | $48,105 |
| Median Home Value | $808,100 | $321,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,067 | $1,221 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 76.1% | 17.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 21.0% |
| Avg Commute | 38 min | 40 min |