D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Ezra L. Nolan School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 88 GATES AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in New Jersey
Growth
D
Students gain 0.57 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 9th 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

35
Repit Score
out of 100
218
Students
enrolled
8.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%9/100Students gain 0.57 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 2nd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% 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 −13 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 proficiency18% (−39 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−42 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
Black17%3%reading -19 pts, math -17 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%3%reading -23 pts, math -26 pts2nd percentile (list)
Asian30%10%reading -55 pts, math -69 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -28 pts, math -18 pts1st 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 88 GATES AVE
City Jersey City
ZIP Code 07305
District 3407830
NCES School ID 340783002836
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07305

Understanding the community around Ezra L. Nolan 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 Ezra L. Nolan School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.1%
Hispanic/Latino 42.7%
White 2.8%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 218
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ezra L. Nolan School?
Ezra L. Nolan School has a Repit School Score of 35 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 Ezra L. Nolan School?
Ezra L. Nolan School has 218 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1.
What grades does Ezra L. Nolan School serve?
Ezra L. Nolan School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ezra L. Nolan School receive per student?
Ezra L. Nolan School receives $32,533 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ezra L. Nolan 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