C
Below Average
55/100

Mckinley Community School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 15 VAN DYKE AVE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B
Students gain 1.24 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th 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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
574
Students
enrolled
9.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 1.24 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 75th 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: 93% 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 +4 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 proficiency26% (−31 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
Black22%12%reading -14 pts, math -8 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -18 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -13 pts, math -9 pts14th 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 15 VAN DYKE AVE
City New Brunswick
ZIP Code 08901
District 3411220
NCES School ID 341122003466
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08901

Understanding the community around Mckinley Community School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,138
Per Capita Income $23,707
Poverty Rate 25.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 66.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $289,800
Median Rent $1,754
Owner-Occupied 20.2%
Renter-Occupied 79.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mckinley Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 80.7%
Black 17.4%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.5%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 574
Teachers (FTE) 62.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mckinley Community School?
Mckinley Community School has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Mckinley Community School?
Mckinley Community School has 574 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
What grades does Mckinley Community School serve?
Mckinley Community School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mckinley Community School receive per student?
Mckinley Community School receives $29,003 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mckinley Community School in 08901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$449,510
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,735
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
79.8%

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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