B+
Above Average
79/100

Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 137 East Central Avenue, Wharton, NJ 07885
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in New Jersey
Growth
A
Students gain 1.40 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in New Jersey for growth

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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
264
Students
enrolled
8.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.40 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 92nd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% 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 −5 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 proficiency53% (−4 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−9 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
White65%55%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic47%27%reading +2 pts, math -2 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +2 pts, math +1 pts51st 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 137 East Central Avenue
City Wharton
ZIP Code 07885
District 3417880
NCES School ID 341788004558
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07885

Understanding the community around Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $102,578
Per Capita Income $48,610
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $324,600
Median Rent $1,878
Owner-Occupied 64.5%
Renter-Occupied 35.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 71.6%
White 18.6%
Black 5.3%
Asian 3.4%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 264
Teachers (FTE) 31.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School has a Repit School Score of 79 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 Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School has 264 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1.
What grades does Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School serve?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School receive per student?
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School receives $28,682 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School in 07885 ▼
Avg Home Value
$510,086
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,658
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
35.5%

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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