Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School 1 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
IMAGINE with your mind. BELIEVE with your heart. ACHIEVE with your might.
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-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 School 1's ranking?
School 1 is ranked #1221 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 1?
217 students attend School 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of School 1 students are Hispanic, 30% 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 School 1?
School 1 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 1 offer ?
School 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 1 part of?
School 1 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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