School 18

51 E 18th Street
Paterson, NJ 07524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 684 students in grades 1-8, School 18 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 18 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

School 18's student population of 684 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
684 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

School 18 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 18 is 0.23, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1973 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
26%
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31%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
87%
32%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 18's ranking?
School 18 is ranked #1973 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 18?
684 students attend School 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of School 18 students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 18?
School 18 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 18 offer ?
School 18 offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is School 18 part of?
School 18 is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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