D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Gilmore J Fisher Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1325 LOWER FERRY ROAD, Ewing, NJ 08618
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 1.01 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 33rd 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
773
Students
enrolled
9.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$35K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%33/100Students gain 1.01 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 40th 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: 60% 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 −11 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 proficiency42% (−15 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−14 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
White52%52%reading -16 pts, math -3 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black36%23%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%27%reading -8 pts, math -2 pts29th percentile (list)
Asian65%55%reading -20 pts, math -24 pts8th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -38 pts, math -6 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income31%24%reading -9 pts, math -2 pts27th 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 1325 LOWER FERRY ROAD
City Ewing
ZIP Code 08618
District 3404920
NCES School ID 340492003070
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08618

Understanding the community around Gilmore J Fisher Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,334
Per Capita Income $24,757
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 84.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,400
Median Rent $1,084
Owner-Occupied 39.7%
Renter-Occupied 60.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gilmore J Fisher Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 47.0%
Hispanic/Latino 26.0%
White 18.6%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Asian 3.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 773
Teachers (FTE) 83.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School 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 Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School has 773 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
What grades does Gilmore J Fisher Middle School serve?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gilmore J Fisher Middle School receive per student?
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School receives $34,529 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gilmore J Fisher Middle School in 08618 ▼
Avg Home Value
$272,668
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,019
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
60.3%

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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