Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 (Closed 2023)

291 Lafayette Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 1,775 students in grades 7-8, Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 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 was 13% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,775 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
13%
42%
(17-18)
30%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
1%
11%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
94%
35%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
4%
14%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
1%
37%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.12

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
38%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%

Showing 2004–2014. View full 15-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4?
1,775 students attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 offer ?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 part of?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 is part of Passaic City School District.

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