D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Alexander Hamilton Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 11-27 16TH AVENUE, Paterson, NJ 07501
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th 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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
488
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.15 in 2009–19; 15th 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: 68% 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 −15 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 proficiency70% (+13 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (+4 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
Black67%52%reading +31 pts, math +32 pts96th percentile (list)
Hispanic72%52%reading +27 pts, math +23 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income67%52%reading +27 pts, math +26 pts97th 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 11-27 16TH AVENUE
City Paterson
ZIP Code 07501
District 3412690
NCES School ID 341269000353
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07501

Understanding the community around Alexander Hamilton Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,776
Per Capita Income $21,039
Poverty Rate 24.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%
High School or Higher 70.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $283,300
Median Rent $1,353
Owner-Occupied 13.5%
Renter-Occupied 86.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alexander Hamilton Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 66.4%
Black 32.0%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 488
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alexander Hamilton Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Academy has a Repit School Score of 42 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 Alexander Hamilton Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Academy has 488 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Alexander Hamilton Academy serve?
Alexander Hamilton Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Alexander Hamilton Academy receive per student?
Alexander Hamilton Academy receives $31,953 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alexander Hamilton Academy in 07501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$485,938
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,719
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
86.5%

Other Schools in 07501

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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