Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503

Bottom 50%

www.pcsst.org

Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is a comprehensive public charter elementary school / high school that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grades located in Paterson, in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

Serving 1,664 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology 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 is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,664 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
: Bottom 50%
: 11% (Btm 50%)
: 28% (Btm 50%)
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology's student population of 1,664 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
Kind	131
1	143
2	144
3	145
4	145
5	144
6	144
7	144
8	144
9	105
10	96
11	100
12	79

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Total Students

1,664 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
2022	1,450
2021	1,529
2020	1,439
2019	1,439
2018	1,068
2017	1,068
2016	1,044
2015	1,046
2014	1,055
2013	1,039
2011	733
2010	619
2009	603
2008	523
2007	397
2006	321
2005	163

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

122 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
2023	122
2022	131
2021	128
2020	114
2019	114
2018	97
2017	97
2016	100
2015	71
2014	90
2013	77
2011	52
2010	41
2009	44
2008	36
2007	23
2006	17
2005	11
2004	12

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Year Founded

2002

Colors

Royal blue, Gold

School Rankings

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is 0.51, 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)

#1907 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
2022	#1907
2021	#1838
2019	#1660
2018	#1694
2017	#1840
2016	#1700
2015	#1640
2014	#1588
2013	#1884
2012	#1869
2011	#1806

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11%

36%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	11%	36%	11%
2021	8%	26%	8%
2019	25%	44%	25%
2018	22%	42%	22%
2017	18%	41%	18%
2016	20%	40%	20%
2015	20%	36%	20%
2014	74%	75%	74%
2013	62%	75%	62%
2012	62%	75%	62%
2011	63%	75%	63%

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28%

49%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	28%	49%	28%
2021	29%	47%	29%
2019	51%	57%	51%
2018	47%	55%	22%
2017	40%	53%	40%
2016	43%	50%	43%
2015	38%	47%	38%
2014	59%	69%	59%
2013	50%	69%	50%
2012	51%	69%	51%
2011	55%	69%	55%

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23%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	8%	23%	8%
2021	7%	22%	7%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	11:1	11:1	11:1
2021	12:1	11:1	12:1
2020	13:1	12:1	13:1
2019	13:1	12:1	13:1
2018	11:1	12:1	11:1
2017	11:1	12:1	11:1
2016	10:1	12:1	10:1
2015	15:1	12:1	15:1
2014	12:1	12:1	12:1
2013	13:1	12:1	13:1
2011	14:1	15:1	14:1
2010	15:1	14:1	15:1
2009	14:1	12:1	14:1
2008	15:1	15:1	15:1
2007	17:1	13:1	17:1
2006	19:1	13:1	19:1
2005	15:1	13:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

64%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	66%	32%	66%
2021	66%	31%	66%
2020	65%	29%	65%
2019	65%	29%	65%
2018	61%	27%	61%
2017	61%	27%	61%
2016	60%	26%	60%
2015	57%	25%	57%
2014	56%	24%	56%
2013	53%	23%	53%
2011	47%	22%	47%
2010	43%	21%	43%
2009	40%	20%	40%
2008	35%	19%	35%
2007	34%	19%	34%
2006	32%	18%	32%
2005	28%	18%	28%

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Black

28%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	30%	15%	30%
2021	30%	15%	30%
2020	29%	15%	29%
2019	29%	15%	29%
2018	36%	16%	36%
2017	36%	16%	36%
2016	38%	16%	38%
2015	40%	16%	40%
2014	40%	16%	40%
2013	43%	16%	43%
2011	47%	16%	47%
2010	48%	17%	48%
2009	52%	17%	52%
2008	55%	17%	55%
2007	52%	17%	52%
2006	58%	18%	58%
2005	69%	18%	69%

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White

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	4%	40%	4%
2021	4%	41%	4%
2020	5%	43%	5%
2019	5%	43%	5%
2018	3%	45%	3%
2017	3%	45%	3%
2016	2%	46%	2%
2015	3%	48%	3%
2014	4%	49%	4%
2013	4%	50%	4%
2011	6%	52%	6%
2010	9%	53%	9%
2009	8%	54%	8%
2008	9%	55%	9%
2007	14%	56%	14%
2006	10%	56%	10%
2005	3%	57%	3%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.51

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	0.48	0.71	0.48
2021	0.48	0.71	0.48
2020	0.50	0.70	0.50
2019	0.50	0.70	0.50
2018	0.50	0.70	0.50
2017	0.50	0.70	0.50
2016	0.50	0.69	0.50
2015	0.52	0.68	0.52
2014	0.53	0.68	0.53
2013	0.54	0.67	0.54
2011	0.56	0.65	0.56
2010	0.58	0.65	0.58
2009	0.57	0.64	0.57
2008	0.57	0.63	0.57
2007	0.60	0.62	0.60
2006	0.56	0.62	0.56
2005	0.46	0.61	0.45

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≥95%

85%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	95%	85%	95%
2021	87%	88%	87%
2020	92%	90%	92%
2019	95%	90%	95%
2018	92%	90%	92%
2017	95%	90%	95%
2016	95%	90%	95%
2015	92%	89%	92%
2014	92%	88%	92%
2013	77%	87%	77%
2012	87%	86%	87%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

80%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	81%	30%	81%
2021	81%	32%	81%
2020	64%	33%	64%
2019	64%	33%	64%
2018	69%	33%	69%
2017	69%	33%	69%
2016	70%	33%	70%
2015	67%	31%	67%
2014	53%	32%	53%
2013	61%	31%	61%
2011	63%	27%	63%
2010	62%	26%	62%
2009	60%	24%	60%
2008	56%	22%	56%
2007	52%	21%	52%
2006	48%	21%	48%
2004	53%	21%	53%

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Eligible for

12%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2022)
Year	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology	New Jersey	Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District
2022	8%	4%	8%
2021	8%	4%	8%
2020	13%	5%	13%
2019	13%	5%	13%
2018	15%	5%	15%
2017	15%	5%	15%
2016	15%	5%	15%
2015	11%	5%	11%
2014	11%	5%	11%
2013	11%	6%	11%
2011	15%	5%	15%
2010	13%	6%	13%
2009	16%	6%	16%
2008	15%	6%	15%
2007	23%	6%	23%
2006	14%	6%	14%
2004	15%	6%	15%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology's ranking?

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is ranked #1907 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.

What schools are Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology often compared to?

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Paterson Arts And Science Charter School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?

The graduation rate of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.

How many students attend Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?

1,664 students attend Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology offer ?

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology part of?

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is part of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District.

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