C
Below Average
56/100

Wilson Avenue School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 19 WILSON AVE, Newark, NJ 07108
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

56
Repit Score
out of 100
1,033
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 57th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.11 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 86% 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 +11 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 proficiency45% (−12 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (−8 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
White57%47%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic39%35%reading -6 pts, math +6 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income40%35%reading +0 pts, math +9 pts60th 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 19 WILSON AVE
City Newark
ZIP Code 07108
District 3411340
NCES School ID 341134002368
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07108

Understanding the community around Wilson Avenue School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $32,739
Per Capita Income $21,730
Poverty Rate 34.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $298,200
Median Rent $1,055
Owner-Occupied 16.6%
Renter-Occupied 83.4%
View full data for ZIP 07108 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 07108 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 07108 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wilson Avenue School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 75.3%
White 23.6%
Black 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.5%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,033
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wilson Avenue School?
Wilson Avenue School has a Repit School Score of 56 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 Wilson Avenue School?
Wilson Avenue School has 1,033 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Wilson Avenue School serve?
Wilson Avenue School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wilson Avenue School receive per student?
Wilson Avenue School receives $36,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wilson Avenue School in 07108 ▼
Avg Home Value
$503,885
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,077
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
83.4%

Other Schools in 07108

View all schools and real estate data for 07108 →

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