Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-8, School 10 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NUMBER 10 serves the northern part of Paterson, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 10's student population of 474 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Motto
Together We Will Succeed.
School Rankings
School 10 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 10 is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2180 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
18%
14%
White
1%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 10's ranking?
School 10 is ranked #2180 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 10?
474 students attend School 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of School 10 students are Hispanic, 18% 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 10?
School 10 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 10 offer ?
School 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 10 part of?
School 10 is part of Paterson Public School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
School 10 is the worse school anyone wants to go.The Principal only likes few of the teachers.the teachers are always yelling at the students.
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