Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charles J. Riley/ School 9 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NUMBER 9 serves the southern part of Paterson, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles J. Riley/ School 9's student population of 682 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles J. Riley/ School 9 is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles J. Riley/ School 9's ranking?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 is ranked #1678 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Charles J. Riley/ School 9 often compared to?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9is often viewed alongside schools like School #2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles J. Riley/ School 9?
682 students attend Charles J. Riley/ School 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Charles J. Riley/ School 9 students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles J. Riley/ School 9?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles J. Riley/ School 9 offer ?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles J. Riley/ School 9 part of?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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