C
Below Average
57/100

Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 643 INDIANA AVE, Trenton, NJ 08638
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 55th 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

57
Repit Score
out of 100
434
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%55/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 48th 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: 95% 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 +19 points better 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 proficiency48% (−9 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−23 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
Black42%17%reading +6 pts, math -3 pts45th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%27%reading +7 pts, math -2 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income47%22%reading +7 pts, math -4 pts46th 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 643 INDIANA AVE
City Trenton
ZIP Code 08638
District 3400723
NCES School ID 340072303015
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08638

Understanding the community around Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,194
Per Capita Income $31,647
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $209,800
Median Rent $1,507
Owner-Occupied 58.5%
Renter-Occupied 41.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.3%
Black 22.6%
Asian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 434
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities has 434 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities serve?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities receive per student?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities receives $22,131 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities in 08638 ▼
Avg Home Value
$317,404
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,914
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
41.5%

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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