Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 serves 667 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25's student population of 667 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
95%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
667 students attend Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 offer ?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 part of?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is part of Passaic City School District.
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