D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Penns Grove Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 351 MAPLE AVENUE, Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.15 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th 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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
465
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 1.15 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 63rd 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: 75% 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 −18 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 proficiency23% (−34 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−32 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
White32%22%reading -36 pts, math -33 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black22%8%reading -14 pts, math -12 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%17%reading -28 pts, math -12 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income19%11%reading -21 pts, math -15 pts5th 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 351 MAPLE AVENUE
City Penns Grove
ZIP Code 08069
District 3412840
NCES School ID 341284005058
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08069

Understanding the community around Penns Grove Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,911
Per Capita Income $28,370
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 86.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $161,000
Median Rent $1,175
Owner-Occupied 56.2%
Renter-Occupied 43.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Penns Grove Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 47.5%
Black 38.1%
White 12.0%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 465
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Penns Grove Middle School?
Penns Grove Middle School has a Repit School Score of 45 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 Penns Grove Middle School?
Penns Grove Middle School has 465 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Penns Grove Middle School serve?
Penns Grove Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Penns Grove Middle School receive per student?
Penns Grove Middle School receives $23,873 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Penns Grove Middle School in 08069 ▼
Avg Home Value
$247,787
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,950
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
43.8%

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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