Autistic Continuum

540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
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8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Autistic Continuum ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Autistic Continuum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Autistic Continuum's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Autistic Continuum is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(20-21)
<50%
26%
(20-21)
<50%
47%
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
12%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
45%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
12%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
28%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
72%
0.70

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(10-11)
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Autistic Continuum?
The graduation rate of Autistic Continuum is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Autistic Continuum?
199 students attend Autistic Continuum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Autistic Continuum students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Autistic Continuum?
Autistic Continuum has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Autistic Continuum offer ?
Autistic Continuum offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Autistic Continuum part of?
Autistic Continuum is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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