D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Thomas E. Bowe School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 Carpenter Street and Mancuso Lane, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 27th 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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
416
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%22/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%27/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 14th 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: 46% 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 −25 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 proficiency30% (−27 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−17 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
White47%47%reading -21 pts, math -8 pts21st percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -19 pts, math -3 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -23 pts, math -12 pts7th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%45%reading -33 pts, math -11 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -23 pts, math -4 pts9th 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 Carpenter Street and Mancuso Lane
City Glassboro
ZIP Code 08028
District 3405880
NCES School ID 340588002568
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08028

Understanding the community around Thomas E. Bowe School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,810
Per Capita Income $35,462
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,300
Median Rent $1,465
Owner-Occupied 62.6%
Renter-Occupied 37.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thomas E. Bowe School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 32.9%
Hispanic/Latino 26.9%
Black 27.6%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Asian 4.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 416
Teachers (FTE) 36.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thomas E. Bowe School?
Thomas E. Bowe School has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Thomas E. Bowe School?
Thomas E. Bowe School has 416 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Thomas E. Bowe School serve?
Thomas E. Bowe School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thomas E. Bowe School receive per student?
Thomas E. Bowe School receives $30,238 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thomas E. Bowe School in 08028 ▼
Avg Home Value
$376,565
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,501
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
37.4%

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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