B+
Above Average
79/100

Berlin Community School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 215 S FRANKLIN AVE, Berlin, NJ 08009
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 55th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.26 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 75th 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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
840
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%75/100Students gain 1.26 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% 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 −10 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 proficiency62% (+5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (+6 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
White63%55%reading -5 pts, math +0 pts48th percentile (list)
Black50%50%reading +13 pts, math +30 pts87th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +10 pts, math +16 pts69th percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +7 pts, math +16 pts76th 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 215 S FRANKLIN AVE
City Berlin
ZIP Code 08009
District 3401590
NCES School ID 340159001324
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08009

Understanding the community around Berlin Community School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,351
Per Capita Income $42,823
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $274,200
Median Rent $1,459
Owner-Occupied 78.0%
Renter-Occupied 22.0%
View full data for ZIP 08009 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Berlin Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.4%
Black 9.2%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 840
Teachers (FTE) 77.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Berlin Community School?
Berlin Community 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 Berlin Community School?
Berlin Community School has 840 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Berlin Community School serve?
Berlin Community School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Berlin Community School receive per student?
Berlin Community School receives $21,520 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Berlin Community School in 08009 ▼
Avg Home Value
$405,158
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,975
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
22.0%

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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