Summary
School 7 is an elementary school in Paterson Public School District, serving 286 students in grades K-5. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years, with significant academic challenges across all grade levels and subject areas.
School 7's academic performance is well below state and district averages, with only 41.9% of 3rd graders, 29.8% of 4th graders, and 36% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 44.9%, 53.6%, and 52.7%, respectively. The gaps are even wider in Mathematics, with only 31.8% of 3rd graders, 18.8% of 4th graders, and 15.7% of 5th graders reaching proficiency, compared to state averages of 49.8%, 46.7%, and 44.2%. The school also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 32% to 41.6% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average.
While School 7 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the data suggests this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Nearby schools in the Paterson Public School District, such as School 2, School 5, and School 19, also perform poorly on state assessments and have high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. In contrast, the Community Charter School of Paterson outperforms the traditional public schools in the area, highlighting the potential impact of school choice and alternative educational models.
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