Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 25 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NUMBER 25 serves the southeast part of Paterson, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 25's student population of 526 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing to learn and learning to grow...learning for all - whatever it takes!
School Rankings
School 25 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 25 is 0.42, 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
#1826 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
18%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 25's ranking?
School 25 is ranked #1826 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 25?
526 students attend School 25.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of School 25 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 25?
School 25 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 25 offer ?
School 25 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 25 part of?
School 25 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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