D
Needs Improvement
41/100

John E. Dwyer Technology Academy

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 123 Pearl St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 9% proficient · 12th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
C
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
1,404
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%12/100reading 11th percentile, math 12th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%30/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% 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 −6 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 proficiency27% (−30 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency9% (−38 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−15 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White35%17%reading -32 pts, math -26 pts5th percentile (list)
Black27%8%reading -13 pts, math -14 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%8%reading -18 pts, math -13 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income26%9%reading -15 pts, math -13 pts17th 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 123 Pearl St
City Elizabeth
ZIP Code 07202
District 3404590
NCES School ID 340459003071
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07202

Understanding the community around John E. Dwyer Technology Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,032
Per Capita Income $26,725
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%
High School or Higher 76.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $328,600
Median Rent $1,407
Owner-Occupied 24.7%
Renter-Occupied 75.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John E. Dwyer Technology Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 61.3%
Female 38.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 77.6%
Black 17.4%
White 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,404
Teachers (FTE) 101.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy has a Repit School Score of 41 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, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy has 1,404 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does John E. Dwyer Technology Academy serve?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does John E. Dwyer Technology Academy receive per student?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy receives $26,936 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John E. Dwyer Technology Academy in 07202 ▼
Avg Home Value
$513,974
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,308
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
75.3%

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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