Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 24 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NUMBER 24 serves a central area in Paterson, NJ, encompassing approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically live about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 24's student population of 668 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
School 24 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 24 is 0.13, 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
#2000 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
93%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 24's ranking?
School 24 is ranked #2000 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 24?
668 students attend School 24.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of School 24 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 24?
School 24 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 24 offer ?
School 24 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 24 part of?
School 24 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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