School 10

48 Mercer Street
Paterson, NJ 07524
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Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-8, School 10 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School 10's student population of 506 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

School 10 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 School 10 is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2182 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
26%
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10%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School 10 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in School 10 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
60%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in School 10 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
38%
15%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of School 10 and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in School 10 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School 10 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 10's ranking?
School 10 is ranked #2182 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 10?
506 students attend School 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School 10 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 10?
School 10 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 10 offer ?
School 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is School 10 part of?
School 10 is part of Paterson Public School District.

School Reviews

1   10/9/2020
School 10 is the worse school anyone wants to go.The Principal only likes few of the teachers.the teachers are always yelling at the students.
- Posted by Parent - Piper

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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