C+
Average
69/100

Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 176 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
1.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th 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

69
Repit Score
out of 100
201
Students
enrolled
7.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%74/1001.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 33rd 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: 15% 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 +2 points better 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 proficiency66% (+9 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+2 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
White77%62%reading +9 pts, math +7 pts75th percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +8 pts, math +5 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%25%reading +10 pts, math -4 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income25%15%reading -16 pts, math -11 pts11th 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 176 North Fullerton Avenue
City Montclair
ZIP Code 07042
District 3410560
NCES School ID 341056000181
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07042

Understanding the community around Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $130,329
Per Capita Income $81,771
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.8%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $673,900
Median Rent $1,956
Owner-Occupied 51.2%
Renter-Occupied 48.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.7%
Black 17.4%
Hispanic/Latino 13.9%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Asian 5.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 201
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building has a Repit School Score of 69 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 Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building has 201 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1.
What grades does Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building serve?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building receive per student?
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building receives $31,159 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building in 07042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$961,161
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,952
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
48.8%

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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