School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (Closed 2023)

Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics 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 8% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% 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 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(20-21)
8%
26%
(20-21)
30-34%
47%
(20-21)
≤5%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
53%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(20-21)
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics?
The graduation rate of School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics?
625 students attend School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics?
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics offer ?
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics part of?
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics is part of Paterson Public School District.

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