Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School 27 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 19% (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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NUMBER 27 serves the west part of Paterson, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 27's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
School 27 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 27 is 0.60, 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
#1756 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
11%
Hispanic
55%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
5%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 27's ranking?
School 27 is ranked #1756 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?
19% 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 27?
641 students attend School 27.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of School 27 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 27?
School 27 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 27 offer ?
School 27 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 27 part of?
School 27 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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