School 1
Tel:
(973)321-0490
- School 1 serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
School 1 places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- School 1's student population of 285 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 285 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- School 1's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of School 1 is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1049 out of 2,236 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 27% |
| Black | 47% | 16% |
| White | 1% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paterson Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to School 1 is Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is School 26 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is School 26 (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paterson Paterson Arts And Science Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 566 students
0.2 miles
764 11the Ave
Paterson, NJ 07514
(862)336-1550 0.2 K-8 566 - Paterson Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts Grades: 9-12 | 278 students
0.2 miles
413 12th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973)321-0520 0.2 9-12 278 - Paterson Urban Leadership Academy Grades: K-4 | 141 students
0.2 miles
112 N 5th Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973)321-2520 0.2 K-4 141 - Paterson School 21 Grades: PK-8 | 751 students
0.5 miles
322 Tenth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973)321-0210 0.5 PK-8 751
School Reviews
| 5 I will like to be in this school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Travis Johnson |
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