School 29

88 Danforth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-4, School 29 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 29 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

School 29's student population of 279 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

School 29 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 29 is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1956 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
26%
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25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
10%
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Hispanic
58%
32%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 29's ranking?
School 29 is ranked #1956 out of 2,183 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 29?
279 students attend School 29.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of School 29 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 29?
School 29 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 29 offer ?
School 29 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is School 29 part of?
School 29 is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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