Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dr. Paul Rafalides School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Paul Rafalides School's student population of 377 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Paul Rafalides School 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 Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1753 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
31%
32%
Black
26%
15%
White
23%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Dr. Paul Rafalides School's ranking?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is ranked #1753 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
377 students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Dr. Paul Rafalides School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Paul Rafalides School offer ?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dr. Paul Rafalides School part of?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is part of Jersey City Public Schools School District.
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