D
Needs Improvement
40/100

South River Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3 MONTGOMERY STREET, South River, NJ 08882
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
D
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th 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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
538
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 18th 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: 67% 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 −13 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 proficiency37% (−20 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−13 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
White42%37%reading -26 pts, math -18 pts11th percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -12 pts, math -5 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic32%32%reading -13 pts, math +3 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -13 pts, math +1 pts26th 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 3 MONTGOMERY STREET
City South River
ZIP Code 08882
District 3415390
NCES School ID 341539003650
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08882

Understanding the community around South River Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,981
Per Capita Income $40,055
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%
High School or Higher 84.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $360,800
Median Rent $1,615
Owner-Occupied 65.2%
Renter-Occupied 34.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South River Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 46.8%
White 43.7%
Black 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More Races 2.0%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 538
Teachers (FTE) 49.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South River Middle School?
South River Middle School has a Repit School Score of 40 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 South River Middle School?
South River Middle School has 538 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does South River Middle School serve?
South River Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does South River Middle School receive per student?
South River Middle School receives $21,503 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South River Middle School in 08882 ▼
Avg Home Value
$546,470
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,130
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
34.8%

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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