Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
93%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2019. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casimir Pulaski School No. 8's ranking?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 is ranked #2141 out of 2,184 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
317 students attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 offer ?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 part of?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 is part of Passaic City School District.
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