Below Average
#2261 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cedar Mountain Primary School
Elementary School · Vernon Township School District · Vernon, NJ
A Vernon Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17 SAMMIS ROAD PO BOX 420, Vernon, NJ 07462
- Math 50% proficient (2016)
- Reading 52% proficient (2016)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Mountain Primary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2013, to 51% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Mountain Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,125
Median home value
$252,600
Median rent
$1,614/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fields of Green Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Vernon Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Mountain Primary School is listed in Vernon Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Mountain Primary School
Cedar Mountain Primary School is a public elementary school in Vernon, NJ, part of Vernon Township School District, serving approximately 424 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,261 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Mountain Primary School
What grades does Cedar Mountain Primary School serve?
Cedar Mountain Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Cedar Mountain Primary School?
Cedar Mountain Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mountain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mountain Primary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Mountain Primary School rank in NJ?
Cedar Mountain Primary School ranks #2,261 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cedar Mountain Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Mountain Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Mountain Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Mountain Primary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Cedar Mountain Primary School a charter school?
No, Cedar Mountain Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Mountain Primary School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Mountain Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Mountain Primary School?
21.0% of students at Cedar Mountain Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (973) 764-2890
- Area population (ZIP 07462)
- 6,892
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07462; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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