Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson School #1 serves a central area in Passaic, NJ, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 0.15, 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
#1888 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is ranked #1888 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
423 students attend Thomas Jefferson School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 offer ?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 part of?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is part of Passaic City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The school has highly qualified teachers. All of them have graduated from different universities and have Ba/Bs, MA/MS and some Phd. The facility is old but in good conditions and the parent involvement is increasing due to the effort of the Parent liaison.
2 10/10/2025
one of the best schools best teachers lunch and well-educated students.
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