D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Polk Street School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 7111 Polk Street, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.01 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
258
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1004.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 1.01 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 39th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% 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 proficiency3% (−55 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−44 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 7111 Polk Street
City North Bergen
ZIP Code 07047
District 3411460
NCES School ID 341146003521
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07047

Understanding the community around Polk Street School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,053
Per Capita Income $39,248
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%
High School or Higher 81.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $446,200
Median Rent $1,630
Owner-Occupied 43.0%
Renter-Occupied 57.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Polk Street School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 258
Teachers (FTE) 17.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Polk Street School?
Polk Street School has a Repit School Score of 41 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 Polk Street School?
Polk Street School has 258 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Polk Street School serve?
Polk Street School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Polk Street School receive per student?
Polk Street School receives $23,289 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Polk Street School in 07047 ▼
Avg Home Value
$594,171
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,894
1-Year Change
-2.9%
% Renters
57.0%

Other Schools in 07047

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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