D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 69 Farnham Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 32% · Math 22% proficient · 8th percentile in Connecticut
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
313
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%8/100reading 9th percentile, math 8th percentile among Connecticut elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−26 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−26 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black35%25%reading +1 pts, math -1 pts44th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -13 pts, math -17 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 69 Farnham Ave
City New Haven
ZIP Code 06515
District 0902790
NCES School ID 090279001509
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06515

Understanding the community around Barack H. Obama Magnet University School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,161
Per Capita Income $35,272
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $267,300
Median Rent $1,401
Owner-Occupied 42.8%
Renter-Occupied 57.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 47.6%
Hispanic/Latino 43.1%
Two or More Races 5.4%
White 3.2%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 313
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has 313 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School serve?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School receive per student?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School receives $24,808 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in 06515 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,811
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,921
1-Year Change
+8.2%
% Renters
57.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026