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
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
30%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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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