D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1 GROVE PLACE, East Orange, NJ 07017
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd 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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
236
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$34K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.51 in 2009–19; 61st percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% 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 −59 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 proficiency37% (−20 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−30 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
Black37%17%reading +1 pts, math -11 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading +0 pts, math -15 pts18th 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 1 GROVE PLACE
City East Orange
ZIP Code 07017
District 3404230
NCES School ID 340423002052
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07017

Understanding the community around Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,137
Per Capita Income $30,216
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%
High School or Higher 86.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $290,300
Median Rent $1,284
Owner-Occupied 30.7%
Renter-Occupied 69.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 76.3%
Hispanic/Latino 20.8%
White 0.9%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 236
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary?
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary has a Repit School Score of 47 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 Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary?
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary has 236 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary serve?
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary receive per student?
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary receives $34,101 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary in 07017 ▼
Avg Home Value
$490,332
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,973
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
69.3%

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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