Serving 830 students in grades 2-8, Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20's student population of 830 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
92%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20's ranking?
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 is ranked #1411 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 often compared to?
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20is often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20?
830 students attend Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20?
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 offer ?
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 part of?
Passaic Gifted And Talented School No. 20 is part of Passaic City School District.
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