Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts's student population of 219 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
61%
32%
Black
38%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts's ranking?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is ranked #1195 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
219 students attend Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts offer ?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts part of?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is part of Paterson Public School District.
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