Summary:
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson district, which is ranked 424 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 586 students, the school faces several academic challenges, particularly in test scores and science proficiency.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is higher than the state average, which could be an area of concern. In terms of academic performance, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, especially in the upper grades. For example, 4th-grade ELA proficiency is 34.2% compared to the state average of 53.6%, and 7th-grade Math proficiency is 20% compared to the state average of 38.8%. The school's science proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state averages, with only 10.5% of 5th graders and 5.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better.
Despite these academic challenges, the school's spending per student ($9,781) and student-teacher ratio (13:1) are within typical ranges. However, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (77.13%) suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the observed academic difficulties. Overall, the data indicates that Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson faces several areas for improvement, particularly in student achievement and science proficiency, which the school and district may need to address to support better outcomes for their students.
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