D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 248 RIPLEY PL, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
D
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th 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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
382
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 13th 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: 88% 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 proficiency29% (−28 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
Black27%12%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -13 pts, math -9 pts13th 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 248 RIPLEY PL
City Elizabeth
ZIP Code 07206
District 3404590
NCES School ID 340459005506
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07206

Understanding the community around Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,206
Per Capita Income $22,470
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.6%
High School or Higher 63.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,300
Median Rent $1,457
Owner-Occupied 26.6%
Renter-Occupied 73.4%
View full data for ZIP 07206 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Benjamin Franklin School No. 13.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 72.5%
Black 20.9%
White 6.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 382
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Benjamin Franklin School No. 13?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 has a Repit School Score of 37 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 Benjamin Franklin School No. 13?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 has 382 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 serve?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 receive per student?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 receives $26,936 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 in 07206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$514,173
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,110
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
73.4%

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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