Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Hani Awadallah 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Hani Awadallah School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Hani Awadallah School's student population of 572 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Hani Awadallah School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Hani Awadallah School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1685 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
61%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Hani Awadallah School's ranking?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School is ranked #1685 out of 2,201 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
572 students attend Dr. Hani Awadallah School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dr. Hani Awadallah School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Hani Awadallah School offer ?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Hani Awadallah School part of?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School is part of Paterson Public School District.
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