D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 291 N 7TH ST, Newark, NJ 07107
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st 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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
737
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
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%31/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.72 in 2009–19; 42nd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% 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 −9 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 proficiency15% (−42 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−35 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
Black12%8%reading -24 pts, math -12 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%12%reading -30 pts, math -17 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income14%11%reading -26 pts, math -15 pts3rd 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 291 N 7TH ST
City Newark
ZIP Code 07107
District 3411340
NCES School ID 341134002280
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07107

Understanding the community around Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,916
Per Capita Income $26,749
Poverty Rate 20.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%
High School or Higher 75.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $317,400
Median Rent $1,239
Owner-Occupied 30.9%
Renter-Occupied 69.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 80.3%
Black 18.3%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 737
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 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 Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School has 737 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School serve?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School receive per student?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School receives $36,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School in 07107 ▼
Avg Home Value
$506,994
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,013
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
69.1%

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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