D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Deanna G. Taylor Academy

📚 02 – 06 🏫 School
📍 614 TILLMAN ST, Hillside, NJ 07205
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
191
Students
enrolled
8.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 28th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% 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 −8 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, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−35 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 614 TILLMAN ST
City Hillside
ZIP Code 07205
District 3407290
NCES School ID 340729005542
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07205

Understanding the community around Deanna G. Taylor Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,804
Per Capita Income $38,490
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $339,700
Median Rent $1,596
Owner-Occupied 69.9%
Renter-Occupied 30.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Deanna G. Taylor Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 58.1%
Hispanic/Latino 29.3%
White 9.4%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 191
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has 191 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1.
What grades does Deanna G. Taylor Academy serve?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy serves grades 02 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Deanna G. Taylor Academy receive per student?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy receives $26,029 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Deanna G. Taylor Academy in 07205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$521,735
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,400
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
30.1%

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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