C
Below Average
57/100

Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 214 PLAINFIELD AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.31 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

57
Repit Score
out of 100
307
Students
enrolled
9.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.31 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.31 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 74% 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 −17 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 proficiency34% (−23 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−27 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
Black27%12%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts18th 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 214 PLAINFIELD AVE
City Jersey City
ZIP Code 07306
District 3407830
NCES School ID 340783002832
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07306

Understanding the community around Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,610
Per Capita Income $38,823
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%
High School or Higher 87.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $477,600
Median Rent $1,522
Owner-Occupied 23.4%
Renter-Occupied 76.6%
View full data for ZIP 07306 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.9%
Female 40.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 35.5%
Black 34.5%
White 14.3%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More Races 1.3%
Pacific Islander 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 307
Teachers (FTE) 33.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School?
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School?
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School has 307 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School serve?
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School receive per student?
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School receives $32,533 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School in 07306 ▼
Avg Home Value
$545,576
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,855
1-Year Change
-2.7%
% Renters
76.6%

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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