School 28

200 Presidential Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 28 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 93% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 1% in NJ
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 28 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School 28's student population of 452 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
452 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

School 28 ranks within the top 1% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 28 is 0.63, 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)
#18 out of 2183 schools
(Top 1%)
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79%
26%
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82%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School 28 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
54%
32%
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Black
26%
15%
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White
7%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of School 28 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
60%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 28's ranking?
School 28 is ranked #18 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School 28 often compared to?
School 28is often viewed alongside schools like Cornelia F. Bradford School, Princeton Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 28?
452 students attend School 28.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of School 28 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 28?
School 28 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 28 offer ?
School 28 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is School 28 part of?
School 28 is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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