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Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
Elementary School · Vineland Public School District · Vineland, NJ
A Vineland Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
361 EAST GRANT AVENUE, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Math 15% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. William Mennies Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vineland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,604
Median home value
$199,600
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Winslow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Vineland Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Compass Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Anthony Rossi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 614 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vineland Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $24,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is listed in Vineland Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vineland, NJ, part of Vineland Public School District, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,442 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
What grades does Dr. William Mennies Elementary School serve?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. William Mennies Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School ranks #2,442 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr. William Mennies Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. William Mennies Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr. William Mennies Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. William Mennies Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Dr. William Mennies Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (856) 794-6957
- Area population (ZIP 08360)
- 44,276
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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