School 21

322 Tenth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 21 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 11% (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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 21 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

School 21's student population of 668 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
668 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

School 21 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 21 is 0.39, 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)
#2179 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
26%
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11%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School 21 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
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
74%
32%
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Black
26%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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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 21's ranking?
School 21 is ranked #2179 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 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 21?
668 students attend School 21.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of School 21 students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 21?
School 21 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 21 offer ?
School 21 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is School 21 part of?
School 21 is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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