B
Good
76/100

Kawameeh Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 490 DAVID TERRACE, Union, NJ 07083
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th 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

76
Repit Score
out of 100
729
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%53/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 75th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% 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 +4 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 proficiency63% (+6 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−7 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
White72%47%reading +4 pts, math -8 pts53rd percentile (list)
Black57%32%reading +21 pts, math +12 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%37%reading +12 pts, math +8 pts67th percentile (list)
Asian87%67%reading +2 pts, math -12 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income52%27%reading +12 pts, math +1 pts66th 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 490 DAVID TERRACE
City Union
ZIP Code 07083
District 3416500
NCES School ID 341650005746
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07083

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $114,938
Per Capita Income $48,565
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%
High School or Higher 89.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $404,400
Median Rent $1,879
Owner-Occupied 74.7%
Renter-Occupied 25.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kawameeh Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 35.3%
Hispanic/Latino 33.6%
White 19.2%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More Races 3.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 729
Teachers (FTE) 58.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kawameeh Middle School?
Kawameeh Middle School has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Kawameeh Middle School?
Kawameeh Middle School has 729 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Kawameeh Middle School serve?
Kawameeh Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kawameeh Middle School receive per student?
Kawameeh Middle School receives $25,601 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kawameeh Middle School in 07083 ▼
Avg Home Value
$585,983
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,615
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
25.3%

Other Schools in 07083

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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