D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School

📚 K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, Trenton, NJ 08618
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in New Jersey
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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
295
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%3/1003.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% 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 −7 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 proficiency11% (−46 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−39 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
Black12%8%reading -24 pts, math -20 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading -27 pts, math -31 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -25 pts, math -25 pts1st 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 500 RUTHERFORD AVENUE
City Trenton
ZIP Code 08618
District 3416290
NCES School ID 341629003222
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08618

Understanding the community around Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,334
Per Capita Income $24,757
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 84.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,400
Median Rent $1,084
Owner-Occupied 39.7%
Renter-Occupied 60.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 75.9%
Hispanic/Latino 20.0%
Two or More Races 3.7%
White 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 295
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School?
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 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 Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School?
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School has 295 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School serve?
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School serves grades K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School receive per student?
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School receives $29,952 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School in 08618 ▼
Avg Home Value
$272,668
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,019
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
60.3%

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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