C+
Average
62/100

Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 274 BOYDEN AVE, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 54th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th 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

62
Repit Score
out of 100
392
Students
enrolled
8.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%54/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.99 in 2009–19; 43rd 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: 23% 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 −12 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 proficiency52% (−5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+3 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
White85%85%reading +19 pts, math +21 pts96th percentile (list)
Black42%37%reading +6 pts, math +9 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic45%55%reading +3 pts, math +18 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading +5 pts, math +10 pts67th 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 274 BOYDEN AVE
City Maplewood
ZIP Code 07040
District 3415330
NCES School ID 341533002440
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07040

Understanding the community around Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $165,681
Per Capita Income $74,936
Poverty Rate 1.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.2%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $638,000
Median Rent $1,990
Owner-Occupied 77.0%
Renter-Occupied 23.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 39.0%
White 37.8%
Hispanic/Latino 12.2%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 392
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School has a Repit School Score of 62 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 Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School has 392 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1.
What grades does Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School serve?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School receive per student?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School receives $30,915 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School in 07040 ▼
Avg Home Value
$976,566
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,787
1-Year Change
+8.7%
% Renters
23.0%

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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