D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Alexander D. Sullivan School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 171 SEAVIEW AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 0.98 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
647
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.98 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 35th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% 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 proficiency37% (−20 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−19 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
Black32%22%reading -4 pts, math -6 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%22%reading -10 pts, math -14 pts15th percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -12 pts, math -14 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -10 pts, math -10 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 171 SEAVIEW AVE
City Jersey City
ZIP Code 07305
District 3407830
NCES School ID 340783002830
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07305

Understanding the community around Alexander D. Sullivan School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,735
Per Capita Income $36,803
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $400,600
Median Rent $1,523
Owner-Occupied 42.8%
Renter-Occupied 57.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alexander D. Sullivan School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.0%
Black 28.6%
White 7.1%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More Races 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 647
Teachers (FTE) 49.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alexander D. Sullivan School?
Alexander D. Sullivan School 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, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Alexander D. Sullivan School?
Alexander D. Sullivan School has 647 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Alexander D. Sullivan School serve?
Alexander D. Sullivan School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Alexander D. Sullivan School receive per student?
Alexander D. Sullivan School receives $32,533 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alexander D. Sullivan School in 07305 ▼
Avg Home Value
$539,819
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,314
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
57.2%

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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