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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1986 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
58%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 29's ranking?
School 29 is ranked #1986 out of 2,201 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 29 part of?
School 29 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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