C
Below Average
53/100

John E Joy Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 8194 BIELBY RD, Rome, NY 13440
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 27% · Math 32% proficient · 27th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
408
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%27/100reading 22nd percentile, math 32nd percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −34 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−29 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−25 pts vs. state avg 57%)
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 York 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
White27%32%reading -24 pts, math -26 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -12 pts, math -12 pts24th 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 8194 BIELBY RD
City Rome
ZIP Code 13440
District 3624900
NCES School ID 362490003451
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 13440

Understanding the community around John E Joy Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,141
Per Capita Income $34,445
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $140,100
Median Rent $860
Owner-Occupied 64.2%
Renter-Occupied 35.8%
View full data for ZIP 13440 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John E Joy Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.1%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Black 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 408
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John E Joy Elementary School?
John E Joy Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 53 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 John E Joy Elementary School?
John E Joy Elementary School has 408 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does John E Joy Elementary School serve?
John E Joy Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does John E Joy Elementary School receive per student?
John E Joy Elementary School receives $26,127 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John E Joy Elementary School in 13440 ▼
Avg Home Value
$214,647
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,500
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
35.8%

Other Schools in 13440

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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