Serving 209 students in grades 9-12, School Of Earth And Space Science 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Earth And Space Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Of Earth And Space Science's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Earth And Space Science 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 Of Earth And Space Science is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1188 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
69%
32%
Black
28%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Earth And Space Science's ranking?
School Of Earth And Space Science is ranked #1188 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of Earth And Space Science?
The graduation rate of School Of Earth And Space Science is 80-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend School Of Earth And Space Science?
209 students attend School Of Earth And Space Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of School Of Earth And Space Science students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Earth And Space Science?
School Of Earth And Space Science has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of Earth And Space Science offer ?
School Of Earth And Space Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School Of Earth And Space Science part of?
School Of Earth And Space Science is part of Paterson Public School District.
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