D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Uptown School Complex

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 323 Madison Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
498
Students
enrolled
9.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.66 in 2009–19; 66th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−42 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−40 pts vs. state avg 47%)
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 New Jersey 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
Black17%8%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%8%reading -33 pts, math -21 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -23 pts, math -18 pts2nd 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 323 Madison Avenue
City Atlantic City
ZIP Code 08401
District 3400960
NCES School ID 340096000022
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08401

Understanding the community around Uptown School Complex helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,279
Per Capita Income $24,108
Poverty Rate 31.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%
High School or Higher 74.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $174,400
Median Rent $1,059
Owner-Occupied 30.8%
Renter-Occupied 69.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Uptown School Complex.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.8%
Hispanic/Latino 44.6%
Two or More Races 3.0%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 498
Teachers (FTE) 54.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Uptown School Complex?
Uptown School Complex has a Repit School Score of 46 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 Uptown School Complex?
Uptown School Complex has 498 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1.
What grades does Uptown School Complex serve?
Uptown School Complex serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Uptown School Complex receive per student?
Uptown School Complex receives $33,086 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Uptown School Complex in 08401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,637
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,789
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
69.2%

Other Schools in 08401

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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