C+
Average
62/100

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2900 Chapel Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.22 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd 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

62
Repit Score
out of 100
405
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 1.22 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.81 in 2009–19; 72nd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% 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 −16 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 proficiency63% (+6 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+2 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
White62%52%reading -3 pts, math -11 pts27th percentile (list)
Black55%35%reading +19 pts, math +7 pts80th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%35%reading +23 pts, math -2 pts60th percentile (list)
Asian72%62%reading -9 pts, math -21 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income62%37%reading +25 pts, math +5 pts77th 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 2900 Chapel Ave.
City Cherry Hill
ZIP Code 08002
District 3403000
NCES School ID 340300001452
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08002

Understanding the community around Joyce Kilmer Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,031
Per Capita Income $50,915
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $280,900
Median Rent $1,773
Owner-Occupied 68.3%
Renter-Occupied 31.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.5%
Hispanic/Latino 20.3%
Asian 16.8%
Black 14.1%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 405
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has 405 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer Elementary School serve?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joyce Kilmer Elementary School receive per student?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School receives $25,340 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in 08002 ▼
Avg Home Value
$445,832
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,170
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
31.7%

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