B+
Above Average
79/100

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 908 Janice Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in Delaware
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.24 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 73rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
339
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%45/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%73/100Students gain 1.24 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 83rd percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−1 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+8 pts vs. state avg 39%)
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 Delaware 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
White65%65%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts49th percentile (list)
Black32%37%reading -5 pts, math +7 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +11 pts, math +5 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading +4 pts, math +8 pts57th 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 908 Janice Drive
City Newark
ZIP Code 19713
District 1000200
NCES School ID 100020000221
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19713

Understanding the community around McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,088
Per Capita Income $37,509
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $246,300
Median Rent $1,262
Owner-Occupied 61.7%
Renter-Occupied 38.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 39.2%
White 32.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.1%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Races 3.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 339
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School has 339 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School serve?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School receive per student?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School receives $30,267 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School in 19713 ▼
Avg Home Value
$317,971
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,892
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
38.3%

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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